PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Airline industry expected to see continued growth in retail value sales
The United Arab Emirates’ airline industry is expected to maintain a strong upward trajectory over the forecast period, driven by rising demand for international and regional travel, the expansion of air connectivity, and sustained government support for tourism and trade. Both Emirates and Etihad are well-positioned to capitalise on global travel developments, with network expansions into secondary cities in Europe, Asia, and Africa that are underserved by direct routes.
Company strategies and innovation will play a key role in sustaining future growth
Emirates continues to lead innovation in passenger experience, introducing cabin refurbishments, biometric boarding, and enhanced loyalty programmes. Its partnership with Flydubai has unlocked a broader feeder network, allowing more efficient reach into regional markets and creating a continuous travel experience for connecting passengers.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Airlines industry in United Arab Emirates with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Airlines industry in United Arab Emirates, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Airlines in United Arab Emirates report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Airlines in United Arab Emirates?
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- How are companies responding to the impact of COVID-19 and accordant travel restrictions?
- How severe is the scale of the damage?
- Which travel sectors are proving the most resilient?
- How soon can recovery be expected?
- What are companies doing to innovate and future-proof against the crisis?
Airlines in the United Arab Emirates - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Airlines see strong value growth
Emirates retains top spot in UAE’s airline market in 2025
Airline industry expected to see continued growth in retail value sales
Company strategies and innovation will play a key role in sustaining future growth
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DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Airlines
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- Low Cost Carriers
- Full Service Carriers
- Non-Scheduled Carriers
- Passenger Revenue
- Ancillary Revenue
- Domestic Airlines
- International Airlines
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- Airlines Online via Direct
- Airlines Online via Intermediaries
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- Airlines Offline via Direct
- Airlines Offline via Intermediaries
Airlines
Airlines covers sales made to country residents (outbound and domestic tourists) and excludes sales to incoming tourists. Please note that airlines sales made to country residents when they are travelling abroad or through foreign websites or apps are also included and will be considered under the country of residence. The total amount paid for a flight after taxes and other charges is included. The return flight leg is included as well as the total amount paid for a flight ticket. Value sales exclude all forms of transit. Euromonitor International considers airline capacity and passengers carried in terms of enplanement based on scheduled flights. A passenger whose flight stops mid-route to pick up more passengers but continues with the same aircraft/flight number would be counted as one enplanement. A passenger who switches flights to another airline or aircraft with a new flight number mid-journey would be considered as two enplanements. Enplanements are not the same as number of seats sold or seat bookings, as the latter both include all bookings and do not exclude no-shows and cancellations. Direct transit passengers are excluded, eg those who continue on the same flight. Other transit passengers are included where passengers change plane with a new flight number. Air passengers carried relate directly to air value sales, where domestic and outbound travellers are only included. As such value and volume data in both sizes and shares is aligned and exclude the inbound component.
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