Emirates Airline’s Net Nearly Triples

Emirates Airline said Thursday its first-half net profit almost tripled as it cut costs and benefitted from lower fuel prices.

The Middle East’s largest carrier said net profit rose to 752 million U.A.E. dirhams ($205 million) from 284 million dirhams a year ago, Emirates Airlines said in an emailed statement.

“The months since the global meltdown have really tested our mettle,” Emirates Airline Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said in the statement.