Emirates named as world's third largest airline

Dubai-based Emirates has become the third largest carrier by capacity in the world, according to new figures.

Data from schedules provider Innovata, revealed that Emirates is now ahead of US airline United and gaining ground on Delta and American Airlines.

It is expected that Emirates will produce 16.9 billion available seat kilometres (ASKs) in March 2011 - an increase of 9.9 per cent compared to last year.

Delta Air Lines and American retain first and second place in the rankings with 28.4 billion and 21.8 billion ASKs, respectively.

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Increase in flights to Dubai planned

It is expected that the 2011 winter flight season at Mumbai airport will see an increase in direct flights to Delhi.

DNA reports that the recent repairs to Mumbai domestic airport's runway led to a decrease in flight services. However, many airlines are predicting once the work has been completed they will increase the number of flights offered to meet the rise in demand from travellers.

An official from Kingfisher Airlines explained that one of the two runways at Mumbai was out of action which led to a reduction in the carrier's service over recent months.

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Emirates plans more flights to Dubai

A Dubai-based airline has announced that it will introduce new flights to Dubai from Iraq in 2011.

Emirates will begin flights to Dubai from Basra on February 2nd using its Airbus A330-220 aircraft. It is the 110th destination for the carrier and will include a four times weekly service between the two countries.

Passengers will be able to choose from three classes, including first and business class, and flights on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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