Activities & latest news in Scotland

Daily Flights to Edinburgh with Emirates

Pack your kilts and prep your taste buds—Emirates has returned to Edinburgh! For the first time since 2020, the airline is back in bonnie Scotland with daily flights, marking its eighth UK destination. This calls for a celebration—and that’s exactly what Emirates did with a Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance, giving travelers a true Scottish welcome. Because if you’re flying all the way to Edinburgh, why not kick it off with bagpipes and kilts?

Need assistance with groups and incentives in Scotland? Contact us!

Scotland to Dubai, and Beyond – Now with Extra Cargo Space for Salmon and Whisky!

Emirates isn’t just rolling out the red carpet for travellers; they’re also helping Scotland’s finest exports reach the world. With 16 tonnes of cargo space on each flight, your favorite Scottish delicacies—salmon, whisky, you name it—are making their way to the UAE and beyond. Fish, whisky, kilts? They’ve got it all covered!

This daily Edinburgh route joins Emirates’ existing A380 service to Glasgow, giving Scottish passengers the choice of 14 flights a week to the UAE. Perfect for when one round trip just isn’t enough.

New Aircraft, New Classes, and More Global Connections

Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, has made it clear: the UK is kind of a big deal for them. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Emirates is rolling out their A350s, decked out with Premium Economy and a seriously upgraded Business Class. Yep, they’re making sure that even at 35,000 feet, you’ll feel like you’re flying in your living room—if your living room had fancy seats, better meals, and a view of the clouds.

And according to Edinburgh Airport CEO Gordon Dewar, this route isn’t just a boost for tourists—business travellers are in for a treat too, with direct access to over 140 global destinations from the Scottish capital. So, whether it’s business, bagpipes, or just a solid craving for some sun, Edinburgh’s got you covered. Daily Flights to Edinburgh with Emirates are a big deal!

Emirates Keeps Winning Hearts (and Awards) Across the UK

With a whopping 133 flights a week across the UK, Emirates isn’t just playing the game—they’re practically rewriting the rulebook. This isn’t just about hauling you from A to B; they’re scooping up awards for in-flight service, customer satisfaction, and all those little luxuries that make you think, “Yep, I could get used to this.” Looks like Emirates is pulling out all the stops to make sure their passengers keep coming back for more sky-high pampering!

American Airlines Expands Routes for Summer 2025 - Get Ready for a European Adventure 

Just as you’re cozying up with pumpkin spice lattes and oversized scarves, American Airlines is plotting something big for your summer 2025 travel plans. Forget raking leaves; it's time to plan your escape to Europe. AA is adding five brand-new routes to its European network, and trust us, you’ll want to pack your bags for these destinations: Edinburgh, Athens, Madrid, Milan, and Rome. Yes, that means more transatlantic flights to whisk you away to dreamy places where carbs don’t count, and the architecture is older than the internet.

Castles, Pasta, and Mythology – Oh My!

Let’s break it down: say you are joining the migratory or traveling population and you are flying out of Philadelphia (PHL), you can say you are the chosen one. The journey does not end there because apart from over 80 domestic points you get to connect, there are about 17 new routes across the Atlantic among them one to Edinburgh in Scotland. Get comfortable because if its currently winter where you are, very soon travellers will be exchanging their cheesesteaks for haggis (or not) as they roam around ancient castles wondering if they are secret beings of royalty.

Going to Italy? Well, it seems like American Airlines has got you covered as it recently introduced Miami (MIA) Rome (FCO) flights and PHL Milan (MXP) flights. By 2025, expect that American will roll out Italian destinations more than you have pasta recipes, making sure that summer leaves you, pizza, art and those dreamlike landscapes that give your instagram followers the worst of FOMO.

Charlotte to Athens anyone? The new route from Charlotte to Athens will get you to Acropolis country before you can utter civilization. And having four daily services to Greece by 2025, American is going to be the airline with the most knowledge on greek mythology.

Tapas, Sun, and Siestas: Chicago to Madrid

If using Atlanta to reach Spain is not your style, then there's nothing to be worried about. The American hub (ORD) located in Chicago is joining the fray emerging from the mumbai heat with its new route to Madrid. Now you can cross the ocean and find yourself in the land of Flamenco and Sangria and Spanish siestas. Should you decide to fly out of Madrid, the American airline’s hubs will allow you to navigate around Europe, Africa and the Middle East for those who want to travel but don’t want to commit.

More Flights, More Fun

If for whatever reason summer 2025 currently lacks plans for lounging with a cocktail in a beach club somewhere in Europe, American Airlines is going all in with over 70 departures per day to more than 20 transatlantic destinations. They will also be working on popular Kosharov routes such as CPH, NAP and NCE after supporting summer 2024, because more time in the land of Danish pastries, Neapolitan Pizzas and French Riviera never hurts anyone.

Ladies and Gentlemen, for the romantics, American’s winter service to Paris from Miami is sticking around for the summer season even. “Great,” said nobody, because now you can plan that picture-perfect Eiffel Tower moment during summer as well.

Bonus: Expanding Premium Offerings to Asia

Oh, and if Europe isn’t enough for you, American is also pumping up its routes to Asia for summer 2025. Bigger planes will connect Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX) to Japan, making sure you’ve got plenty of space to stretch out and dream about sushi as you head to Tokyo and beyond. With easy connections to over 30 destinations across Japan and East Asia, your passport is about to get a serious workout.

American Airlines Expands Routes for Summer 2025

So, what are you waiting for? Summer 2025 is practically begging you to take a European (or Asian) adventure, and American Airlines is making sure you get there with style, convenience, and probably more than one in-flight snack.

Interested in Europe? Check out our marvellous DMCs in Europe who can help plan your next trip.