Emirates resumes flights to Istanbul

The Dubai-based airline recently reported a massive revenue loss for 2020, but continues to rebuild its flight network toward pre-pandemic status.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: An Emirates A380 prepares for take off at Sydney Airport on March 25, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced further restrictions on Australians as the government works to stop the spread of COVID-19, including a ban on all international travel from Wednesday. There will be exceptions for aid workers and for compassionate, work-related and other essential travel. A new phase of shutdowns for Australian businesses will also come into place from m
An Emirates A380 prepares for takeoff at Sydney Airport on March 25, 2020, in Sydney, Australia. - Mark Evans/Getty Images
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Emirates will resume flights to Istanbul later this month. The Dubai-based airline reported massive revenue drops in November.

Emirates will restart service to Turkey’s largest city Monday. The airline will fly once from Dubai to Istanbul and once from Istanbul to Dubai each day, according a press release.

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