Emirates Soars to New Heights: Posts Record Profits of Dh22.7 Billion for 2024-25

Dubai’s premier airline, Emirates, has set a new benchmark in the aviation industry by announcing record profits of Dh22.7 billion for the financial year 2024-25, ending March 31, 2025. This achievement cements Emirates’ status as the world’s most profitable airline and reflects its strategic adaptability and commitment to excellence in a dynamic global market. The Emirates Group, which includes the airline and its subsidiary dnata, has demonstrated remarkable financial resilience, driven by robust demand for international travel and smart operational strategies. Record Financial Performance For the fiscal year 2024-25, Emirates Group reported a profit before tax of Dh22.7 billion, up 18.5% from Dh19.2 billion the previous year. The Emirates airline contributed Dh21.2 billion to this total, up 19.9% from Dh17.7 billion in 2023-24. After accounting for the UAE’s 9% corporate tax, introduced in 2023, the group’s profit after tax stood at Dh20.5 billion, a 9.7% rise from Dh18.7 billion the prior year. The group’s revenue also grew by 6% to Dh145.4 billion, reflecting strong performance across its business divisions. The following table summarizes the financial performance for 2024-25 compared to 2023-24: EntityPBT 2024-25 (AED m)PBT 2023-24 (AED m)% Change PBTPAT 2024-25 (AED m)PAT 2023-24 (AED m)% Change PATEmirates Group22,74919,20318.5%20,46418,6559.7%Emirates21,17217,65419.9%19,06717,23310.6%dnata1,5771,5491.8%1,3971,422-1.8% This performance marks a significant milestone, as the group’s combined profits over the