EK

Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Airline Code

EK
Stands forEmirates
CategoriesTransportation & Travel

EK stands for Emirates, an airline code abbreviation.

Dubai-based international airline and the world's largest operator of the Airbus A380, flying to every inhabited continent from its hub at Dubai International. It is owned by the government of Dubai.

Example: EK 201 to JFK leaves Dubai at 2:30 a.m., so we're napping in the lounge first.

Usage notes

ICAO code UAE; callsign "Emirates." Founded in 1985 with two leased aircraft. Its order book helped keep the A380 in production for years. Emirates is not a member of any of the three major alliances, preferring individual partnerships. Its Skywards program is one of the largest frequent-flyer schemes outside the US.

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