Emirates Inflight Catering Costs Surge by 12%

Aug 29, 2026

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Aug 29, 2026 06:31

Emirates’ inflight catering bill rises 12% to Dh5.3 billion

## Significant Increase in Catering Expenses

Emirates Airline reported a 12% rise in its inflight catering and services expenses, reaching Dh5.3 billion for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. This marks an increase of Dh570 million compared to the previous year.

## Daily and Monthly Expenditure

On average, the airline spent Dh14.6 million daily on inflight services, translating to approximately Dh443 million monthly. This daily expenditure was about Dh1.56 million higher than the previous year.

## Operating Costs Breakdown

Inflight catering and services accounted for 4.9% of Emirates' total operating costs, which amounted to Dh108.129 billion. This category was the seventh-largest expense, following costs such as jet fuel and aircraft maintenance.

## Expansion and Enhancements

During the year, Emirates expanded its network by adding four new destinations, bringing its total to 152 cities across 80 countries. The airline also continued its cabin retrofit program, completing refurbishments on 91 aircraft.

## Record Financial Performance

Emirates achieved record revenue of Dh130.9 billion and a profit after tax of Dh19.7 billion for the 2025-26 financial year, marking its strongest profit performance to date.

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