LONDON: Emirates grounded 20 aircraft during Ramadan as the Islamic month’s timing this year exacerbated a seasonal slump in demand from Persian Gulf passengers and business travellers from outside the region, according to airline company President Tim Clark.
The planes will start returning to service following the month-end Eid al Fitr holiday in about two weeks, with the fleet reaching peak capacity by September or October, Clark told reporters in Sydney at the International Air Transport Association’s annual meeting.