Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline has taken the next step in online innovation by launching Mobile Emirates.com, a convenient, new facility for customers accessing the Emirates website from their mobile devices.

Travellers who access emirates.com from a mobile browser (on their phone or PDA), will be automatically redirected to the mobile version of the airline’s website. The facility is compatible with over 3,000 devices and allows customers to interact with Emirates from almost anywhere in the world.

Mobile subscriptions account for one of the fastest growing areas of internet usage with the increase of mobile phones, PDA’s, smart phones, Blackberry’s and iPhones.

“Mobile Emirates.com represents a step ahead in innovation and convenience for Emirates customers. This facility provides our customers with the flexibility to manage aspects of their journey from the palm of their hand,” said Keith Longstaff, Emirates divisional senior vice-president, Commercial Operations Worldwide.

The mobile site integrates many of the most popular features and functionality present on emirates.com, all formatted for mobile use. Visitors to the site may:

• Check-in online up to 24 hours before departure;

• Select a favourite seat or request a special meal;

• Eligible passengers can book Chauffeur-drive;

• Search for the latest Emirates special fares to over 100 destinations worldwide;

• Check real-time flight status and view global timetable.

Contact details for Emirates offices worldwide are easily accessible. In the near future, Mobile Emirates.com will become available in a variety of languages and offer customers the ability to book flights on their mobile device together with managing more aspects of their booking.

Emirates operates flights from Dubai to Malta on a daily schedule with a stopover in Larnaca, Cyprus.