Emirates Group Hits Record Half-Year Profit on Strong Global Travel Demand 📈

The Emirates Group has announced a new record financial performance for the first half of 2025-26, driven by sustained customer preference and expanding operations. • Group Total Performance: • Profit before tax reached an all-time high of AED 12.2 Bn (US$ 3.3 Bn), marking a strong 17% increase year-on-year (YoY). • Total Group revenue rose 4% to AED 75.4 Bn (US$ 20.6 Bn). • The Group’s cash position closed at a record AED 56.0 Bn (US$ 15.2 Bn). • Key Business Segments: • Emirates Airline maintained its position as the world’s most profitable airline for the period, posting a PBT of AED 11.4 Bn (US$ 3.1 Bn), up 17% YoY, on revenue up 6%. • Passenger traffic increased 4% (carrying 27.8 million passengers). • Emirates SkyCargo transported 1.25 million tonnes (up 4%), despite a 6% decrease in cargo yields. • dnata (ground handling, catering, and travel services) also delivered a record half-year, with PBT up 17% to US$ 230 Mn and revenue up 13% to US$ 3.2 Bn, with Airport Operations revenue growing 15%. • Operational Context: The performance reflects unflagging global demand, enabling the Group to grow its employee base by 3% to 124,927 and fund significant investments in fleet and services.