On 18 April 2025, freeslots it was introduced that Emirates would be receiving Airbus A350-900 outfitted with seating for ultra long haul flights, able to flying over 15 hours non-cease with a spread of over 14,000 km (8,699 mi; 7,559 nmi). A few of these carriers, notably Air France and Qantas, have accused Emirates of receiving hidden state subsidies and maintaining too shut of a relationship
