One of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates and the world's largest long-haul airline, operating more than 3,600 flights per week to over 150 cities in 80 countries across six continents. Founded in 1985 and based in Dubai, Emirates operates a fleet of over 250 aircraft from its hub at Dubai International Airport. The airline is also the world's third-largest by scheduled revenue passenger-kilometers flown and operates cargo services through Emirates SkyCargo, making it one of the most prominent airlines in the Middle East and globally.