UK travel businesses provide ‘strong contributions’ to Emirates Group's record financial year 

Dnata’s UK travel business and and cruise holidays offshoot Imagine Cruising provided “strong contributions” in the last financial year, parent Emirates Group reported.

Revenue from dnata’s travel services division grew by 11% to AED 3.9 billion ($1.1 billion) as the Dubai-based airline and travel group delivered record profits for the 2024-25 financial year.

Dnata’s total pre-tax profit rose by 2% over the previous 12 months to AED 1.6 billion ($430 million) as overall revenue grew by 10% to AED 21.1 billion ($5.8 billion).

Total transaction value (TTV) of dnata travel services sold increased by 9% year-on-year to AED 9.7 billion ($2.6 billion), “reflecting the division’s ability to deliver relevant B2B and B2C travel products across customer segments globally”.

The 12 months saw dnata’s travel division continue to enhance its “expansive portfolio" of products and services to meet the evolving and diverse needs of its customers, the group said.

Overall Emirates Group pre-tax profits rose 18% to AED 22.7 billion ($6.2 billion), with the airline contributing AED 21.2 billion ($5.8 billion) - making it the world’s most profitable airline.

Group collectively invested AED 14 billion ($3.8 billion) in new aircraft, facilities, equipment, companies and the latest technologies to support its growth plans.

Looking forward, group chairman and chief executive Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said: “While some markets are jittery about trade and travel restrictions, volatility is not new in our industry. We simply adapt and navigate around these challenges.”

He noted that “we’ve kept a laser focus on providing great products and services, and we continually invest in technology and talent to increase our competitive edge. 

“We look after our people and our customers, and we work hard to positively impact our communities. We don’t cut corners, and we don’t take shortcuts that put our future at risk for short term gains. 

“By building our business models around these principles and Dubai’s unique strengths, the Emirates Group has thrived and stayed resilient through geo-political and socio-economic challenges over the years.  

“For 2024-25, the Emirates Group has raised the bar to set new records for profit, revenue, and cash assets. 

“Through the year, Emirates and dnata were able to move quickly to meet the strong demand for air transport services across markets and win over customers - thanks to our non-stop investments in our people, in building partnerships, and in delivering great products and services.”