Emirates record half-year profit continues to show the airline’s strong performance for the fourth consecutive year. The Emirates Group announced a profit before tax of Dh12.2 billion in the first six months of 2025-26. After tax, the profit stood at Dh10.6 billion, which is a 13 percent increase from last year.
The Dubai-based airline remains the world’s most profitable airline for the first half of 2025. Emirates achieved this success due to strong global travel demand, customer loyalty, and continued investment in premium products and services.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, said the results reflect the Group’s commitment to growth and innovation. He added that the company’s strong profitability allows it to reinvest in its business and support Dubai’s status as a global tourism and business hub.
Emirates’ total revenue reached Dh65.6 billion, up by six percent from the same period last year. Operating costs increased by four percent, mainly due to fuel expenses, which still make up 30 percent of total costs. The airline’s EBITDA rose three percent to Dh19.7 billion.
During the first half of 2025, Emirates expanded its network with 28 new weekly flights to cities such as Rome, Riyadh, Taipei, and Muscat. It also added five new A350 aircraft and refurbished 23 planes under its Dh18.35 billion retrofit programme.
The airline carried 27.8 million passengers between April and September 2025, marking a four percent rise from the previous year. Emirates record half-year profit highlights its resilience, strong leadership, and the continuing global demand for air travel.
