The EK of Emirates stands for “Emirates through Karachi” as the first-ever flight of Emirates was from Dubai to Karachi in 1985. ... In the early 1980s, Dubai's royal family aimed to launch an Emirati airline for the first time and so they took two aircraft from Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on a wet-lease.

What does the Emirates logo mean?

The original livery and corporate identity for Emirates were designed by Negus & Negus Associates in 1985. Colors of the Emirates Logo. The red color in the Emirates logo represents prosperity, self-confidence, passion and leadership, whereas the white color depicts nobility, elegance and purity.

What is ek destination?

As of March 2021, Emirates operates to 161 destinations in 85 countries across six continents from its hub in Dubai. It has a particularly strong presence in the South and Southeast Asian region, which together connect Dubai with more international destinations in the region than any other Middle Eastern airline.