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Emirates first-half profit plunges 66% as war disrupts Gulf flights

Dubai’s carrier has restored 91% of its prewar network after thousands of cancellations, while passenger traffic fell 22% to 21.8 million passengers

Emirates announced several promotions among senior management. (Photo: Getty Images)

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An Emirates Airbus A380 jet

Emirates Group’s first-half profit fell 66% to $1 billion as the Iran war disrupted flights and higher fuel prices raised costs.

The Dubai carrier said it has restored 91% of its prewar network since canceling thousands of flights...