Emirates to introduce A380 as travel demand grows

In line with the continued easing of travel restrictions around the world, Emirates has announced that its flagship aircraft, the A380, will soon be introduced to an expanded list of destinations from October and November. By the end of November, the number of cities served by the aircraft will be expanded to 27, an increase of more than 65% from the current 16.

Recently, the company has announced that as of October 31 it will increase weekly flights between Madrid and Dubai, going from the current seven to nine, and will restart its operations on the route on a regular basis with the A380. Likewise, as of this same day, it will carry out five times a week - EK 185 and EK 188 flights - the Dubai-Barcelona-Dubai route with the A380 in a three-class configuration - 14 seats in First Class, 76 in Business Class and 427 in Economy Class—.

The Emirates A380 continues to be highly sought after by travelers for its spacious and comfortable cabins that feature modern amenities to make travel a memorable experience. The airline is gradually and responsibly rolling out its popular aircraft in step with passenger demand, as the travel industry continues its path to recovery. With the addition of 11 routes to the A380 network by November, as well as additional frequencies on the most popular routes already served by this aircraft model, Emirates is set to offer nearly 165,000 additional A380 seats to customers.

Fans of the popular double-decker will soon see more of it in the skies as the number of A380s in service grows, taking off to operate commercially viable routes. Thus, in the next six weeks, Emirates will restart its emblematic A380 services to popular leisure and business destinations such as Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Johannesburg, Milan, Riyadh (subject to government approval), Sao Paulo and Zurich.

Emirates will also introduce a new route on its A380 network that was hitherto not served by the world's largest commercial airliner. Flagship aircraft services to Istanbul are scheduled to launch on October 1, becoming the first A380 operation in Turkey. As the world's largest operator of the A380, the airline's total fleet will reach 118 aircraft by the end of the year, including six aircraft equipped with Premium Economy seats in a 4-class configuration. The airline currently flies to more than 120 cities, representing 90% of its pre-pandemic network, and plans to restore 70% of its capacity by the end of the year are on track with the return of more than 50 A380 aircraft.

As well as signifying the airline's continued commitment to and confidence in the A380, Emirates is expanding its operations across its global network to meet increased customer demand to Dubai, as well as other free-entry destinations. quarantine for certain nationalities and vaccination status. Dubai has safely welcomed more than 4 million leisure and business visitors since its reopening in July 2020 and, with Expo 2020 Dubai just days away, the city is preparing to welcome visitors from the largest meeting of the world and the most anticipated event, which will include a rich program of theme weeks, entertainment, workshops, live shows, as well as country pavilions and special facilities to glimpse the future.

The Emirates A380 experience continues to be a favorite with travel enthusiasts, much appreciated for its extra legroom and comfort, as well as the largest screens in the industry for customers of all ages. cabins can enjoy the airline's wide selection of content on its award-winning in-flight entertainment system, ice. Customers traveling in premium cabins keep coming back again and again when making travel plans for its distinctive features, such as the popular Onboard Lounge and flat-lying seats in Business Class, as well as the private suites and Shower Spa in First Class.

In December 2020, Emirates introduced its first A380 aircraft in a 4-class configuration, with Premium Economy. Looking ahead to November this year, the airline will have six aircraft equipped with the new seat offerings and cabin interiors.

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