Flying High in Dubai

Yes, information is limited. But there’s more than sufficient evidence to declare Emirates a thriving airline. In fact, it’s earning stronger profits than it ever did in the 2010s, thanks to many favorable trends discussed in our feature story below. One is the post-pandemic boom in premium intercontinental travel, which is also lifting Singapore Airlines to some of its best financial results ever. Will the good times last? Or will competition, cost inflation, geopolitical unrest, or other familiar demons rain on their parade?