Emirates Airlines, established in 1985 and based in Dubai, is a global connector of people and places and an enabler for trade and tourism. With a fleet of 259 fuel efficient aircraft, the multi-award winning carrier flies to 157 destinations in 84 countries and territories across six continents. The airline is the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A380 and Boeing 777. A total of 216 aircraft, worth US$ 108 billion, are on the order books. The airline’s luxurious amenities, regionally inspired gourmet cuisine, award-winning in-flight entertainment system – ice – and unmatched hospitality provided by its iconic multi-lingual Cabin Crew from over 130 nationalities have made Emirates one of the world’s most recognized airline brands.