Overview

• Emirates airline posted a record profit of 19.1 billion dirhams ($5.2 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, marking its most profitable year to date.
• The carrier transported 53.7 million passengers, with seat capacity increasing by 4% compared to the previous year.
• Growth was fueled by robust international travel demand and the addition of new routes and increased flight frequencies.
• The broader Emirates Group, owned by Dubai’s sovereign wealth fund, reported a net profit of $5.6 billion for the same period.
• Despite the strong performance, trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties pose challenges to the global airline industry’s outlook.