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.
The co-branded Emirates Citibank credit card, available to residents in UAE, Bahrain and Australia, offers up to 2.5 miles per U.S. dollar spent. Emirates is also a partner with American Express, allowing members to convert Membership Rewards points into Skywards miles.