- The Emirates Group has announced a profit for the first six months of 2026-27
- Emirates Airline reported profit before tax of $1.0bn
- Revenue reached $15.5bn
- The profit came despite regional conflict and high fuel costs
- The group continues to invest in customer experience, fleet and facilities
- Emirates Group has reported half-year profit before tax of $1.1bn for 2026-27
- The figure represents a 66pc decline from the same period last year
- Group revenue fell 12pc to $18.0bn
- dnata profit before tax reached $112m
Emirates Group has reported a half-year profit before tax of $1.1bn for the first six months of 2026-27, a 66pc decline from the same period last year. Group revenue fell 12pc to $18.0bn. The performance came against disruption and high fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.
Emirates airline reported profit before tax of $1.0bn, down 68pc, and revenue of $15.5bn, down 13pc. Revenue was buoyed by strong cargo performance while profits were eroded by high fuel prices. dnata reported profit before tax of $112m, down 51pc, against revenue of $3.0bn, down 7pc.
Emirates Group Chairman and Chief Executive Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum credited the UAE government for enabling the safe and smooth recovery of air transport activities. The Group continued investments in fleet, product and future capabilities. Emirates expanded its Premium Economy seats and received delivery of 9 new A350 aircraft. The airline’s Starlink installation programme equipped 36 more aircraft during the first six months.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum shared “It has been a demanding six months, and once again our business model and our people stood up to the test. Against unprecedented regional challenges and high fuel prices, the Group has delivered a profit before tax of AED 4.1 billion (US$ 1.1 billion). Customer demand held firm and our cargo operations made a strong contribution, keeping revenue and cash levels healthy even as global jet fuel prices doubled against the same period last year, impacting our costs and profitability.”
