Emirates Reports Record Annual Profit Of $5.2 Bn

Dubai: Long-haul carrier Emirates reported on Thursday that it earned annual profits of $5.2 billion, making it one of the world's most-profitable airlines. The Dubai-based carrier served 53.7 million passengers out of its hub of Dubai International Airport, compared to 51.9 million passengers in the fiscal year prior.

It had after tax profits of $4.7 billion that same period. The overall Emirates Group, owned by Dubai's sovereign wealth fund known as the Investment Corporation of Dubai, saw annual profits of $5.6 billion, compared to $5.1 billion the year before. "Our excellent financial standing enables us to continue building on and scaling up from our successful business models," said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktom, Emirates' chairman and chief executive.

"While some markets are jittery about trade and travel restrictions, volatility is not new in our industry," he said. "We simply adapt and navigate around these challenges." Emirates' financial year runs from April 1 to March 31, including revenue from both 2024 and 2025.

The carrier reported to have 260 aircraft and that it's flying to 148 locations around the world, long relying on the Boeing 777 and the double-decker Airbus A380.