Emirates has welcomed its two millionth passenger at London Stansted Airport, marking a significant milestone for the airline’s third London gateway since first launching services in 2018.

To mark the occasion, one lucky customer on EK66, Jeanne Fostel, received an upgrade to Business Class and an Emirates Skywards Gold membership, providing access to a range of premium travel benefits including complimentary lounge access, additional baggage allowance, complimentary seat selection and bonus Skywards Miles. Eleven additional passengers on the same flight were also upgraded to Emirates Skywards Silver membership, unlocking benefits including complimentary Business Class Lounge access in Dubai, extra baggage allowance and bonus Skywards Miles.

Serving the Southeast

Over the past eight years, London Stansted has become an important gateway within Emirates’ UK network, connecting customers from London and the surrounding regions of Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridge, and East Anglia with Dubai.

Once in Dubai, customers can seamlessly connect with to up to 52 destinations across Emirates’ network across Asia, Africa and Australia. Dubai is the final destination for around 30% of customers travelling from London Stansted, while the remaining 70% connect onwards through Emirates’ Dubai hub, with popular end destinations including India, Australia, Thailand, and Mauritius.

Scaling services

Following the popularity of the once-daily service launched in 2018, Emirates scaled its operations within a year, introducing a second daily service to offer customers greater choice and convenience.

Today, Emirates operates its two daily services between London Stansted and Dubai using its four-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, offering First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class cabins.

Emirates has also remained committed to investing in its products and services at the London gateway. The airline introduced Premium Economy at Stansted as part of its multi-billion dollar retrofit programme last year, with customers able to experience the award-winning cabin on both daily flights. The airline also opened its dedicated 900-square-meter lounge at the gateway in 2024, representing an investment of more than GBP 4 million. The lounge can accommodate up to 125 guests, including First and Business Class customers, as well as Emirates Skywards members.

Supporting local businesses

In addition to belly hold in Emirates’ passenger aircraft, the airline also operates a weekly freighter out of Stansted, further contributing to the route’s success. Emirates SkyCargo transports around 25,000 tonnes of cargo in and out of London Stansted each year, including pharmaceuticals, high-value goods, medical equipment, and industrial machinery.

For more information or to book tickets, visit emirates.com. Tickets can also be booked on Emirates App, Emirates Retail stores, Emirates contact centre, or via travel agents.