Emirates turns 30 - Just as Emirates has changed the world, now it faces its own changes

The most surprising part about the 30th anniversary of Emirates Airline in Oct-2015 is that the carrier is, in fact, 30. There are those who might think Emirates is older: after all, it is now the world's largest international airline. Surely such an achievement must be grounded in history, back in the days of flying boats, the League of Nations and colonial empires.