The International Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OAG), known for providing comprehensive data on airports and airlines globally, has reported a significant increase in the number of scheduled seats on one-way international flights at Emirates airports.
In July this year, airlines operating in the Emirates offered more than 7.3 million scheduled seats, marking an increase of 600,000 seats compared to the same period last year.
According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the Emirates accounted for 31 percent of the Middle East’s fixed airline capacity. Regional airports collectively provided around 23.5 million seats to passengers in July. The OAG report highlights the UAE as a rapidly growing travel market that continues to attract more airlines.
Airlines operating within the Emirates are expanding their networks by introducing new destinations, reflecting the UAE’s robust aviation growth. This increase in capacity underscores the Emirates’ role as a key player in the Middle East aviation sector.
The UAE’s airports are becoming increasingly popular, with more airlines choosing to operate and expand their routes here, thus enhancing the country’s connectivity and positioning it as a major global travel hub.
