Emirates has recorded a record pre-tax profit of AED 11.4 billion for the first half of the fiscal year 2025/2026, compared to AED 9.7 billion for the same period last year. The airline's post-tax profit amounted to AED 9.9 billion. Emirates' total revenues, including other operating revenues, reached AED 65.6 billion, a 6% increase compared to AED 62.2 billion for the same period last year. This record revenue growth is attributed to the continued strong demand for travel across various markets and customers' preference for Emirates' products and services, particularly in premium cabins. Emirates' direct operating costs (including fuel) increased by 4% in line with the expansion of operations, with fuel remaining the largest component of the airline's operating costs at 30%. Thanks to customer demand and operational expansion over the six months, profit before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) remained very strong, reaching AED 19.7 billion, a 3% increase compared to AED 19.1 billion for the same period of the last fiscal year. Emirates transported 27.8 million passengers between April 1 and September 30, 2025, a 4% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. By September 30, 2025, Emirates' passenger and cargo network extended to 153 airports in 81 countries and regions. During the period from April 1 to September 30, Emirates took delivery of five new Airbus A350 aircraft, adding more business class and premium economy seats to its fleet.
