Emirates Airline is taking its high-flying message to five countries and three continents as part of the International Balloon Festival. Marking its second stop in the United States, the Emirates balloon flies high above the scenic beauty of Albuquerque, New Mexico during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta which took place over the weekend.

Each year, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta attracts more than 100,000 spectators from around the world during its nine days of mass balloon ascensions, balloon competitions and balloon glows.

Featuring more than 700 balloons, the Balloon Fiesta has grown to become one of the largest ballooning events on earth, the most photographed event on earth and the largest annual international event in the US.