{
  "id": 18266180,
  "title": "Emirates airline posts $903m in half-year profit amid regional disruptions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/emirates-airline-posts-903m-in-half-year-profit-amid-regional",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-05T06:08:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/11/05/emirates-airline-posts-903m-in-half-year-profit-amid-regional-disruptions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai's Emirates airline reported a 66% drop in half-year profits after tax to Dh3.3 billion ($903 million) in the six months to September, as regional disruptions due to the Iran war and soaring fuel costs hit the business. Revenue for the same period fell 13% year-on-year to Dh56.9 billion, the airline disclosed on Thursday. Emirates chairman and CEO Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed attributed the challenge to the airline's robust business model and workforce, stating that the company weathered previous difficulties and was well-positioned to handle current headwinds. The airline saw 21.8 million passengers during the period, a 22% decline compared to the same time last year. Despite the setbacks, Emirates Group's half-year profit after tax reached Dh3.6 billion, with total revenue hitting Dh66.2 billion. Sheikh Ahmed emphasized the Group's resilience, highlighting the capabilities of its people in navigating the turbulent economic environment.",
  "summary": "Dubai's Emirates airline posted a 66 per cent decline year-on-year in its in half-year profits after tax to Dh3.3 billion ($903 million), amid regional disruptions due to the Iran war and high fuel costs. Revenue for the six months to the end of September also declined 13 per cent annually to Dh56.9 billion, the airline said on Thursday. The airline’s fiscal year ends in March. “It has been a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}