Between 1939 and 1999 Turkeyâs major earthquakes were marching westward along the north Anatolian fault, prompting fears that Istanbul â which lies near the fault â would eventually shake. In 1999 a magnitude-7.6 quake struck near Izmit, just 70 kilometres from Istanbul, killing around 17,000 people.
Both vegetarian and meat-eating children have special meal options available to them on Emirates as well. Parents can order kids' meals for 2- to 12-year-old children. Flight attendants also keep a healthy supply of baby food for infants traveling onboard.
Emirates has built up a strong brand name as a leader in the aviation industry, particularly in terms of service excellence, and its very rapid growth, coupled with consistent profitability. Emirates has won numerous awards â it was ranked 8th by Air Transport World for Airline of the Year in 2012. The award has been given based on recognition of its commitment to safety and operational excellence, customer service trendsetters, financial condition including a 25-year consecutive annual profit.