Emirates to add third A380 service to Heathrow
16.11.11
Emirates will operate a superjumbo service from Heathrow three times a day from the New Year. Three out of the airline’s five daily flights from Heathrow will be served by the A380 from January 24. The giant aircraft will replace a Boeing 777s on EK flight 030 to Dubai and on the return flight EK 029, adding capacity to one of the airline’s busiest routes.
A spokesman for the airline said: ‘Given the popularity of Emirates’ A380s, I know this news will be well received by our customers flying between Heathrow, Dubai and beyond. As these magnificent aircraft continue to join our fleet, we can offer more seats and choice in and out of high density airports, while enabling a greater number of passengers to benefit from the Emirates’ A380 experience.'.
The airline has been flying the double deck aircraft, complete with shower spas and an onboard lounge, to Heathrow since December 2008. Initially operating on EK flights 001 and 002 between Dubai and Heathrow, EK 003 and EK 004 became A380 services in July of last year. The giant aircraft, known for its quietness and spaciousness, offers 14 flat-bed First Class Private Suites with electrically operated doors and 76 fully-flat seats in Business Class - all with aisle access - on the upper deck. Downstairs, there are 427 comfortable contoured seats in Economy, spread across four separate cabins.
Passengers in all classes can settle down to more than 1000 channels of films, television programmes, music and games carried on the plane's entertainment system. A personal satellite phone is fitted to each seat, which also carries a seat-back SMS and e-mail service, along with seat to seat calling and a ‘My USB’ personal picture viewing facility.
The airline currently has a fleet of 17 A380s amongst a total fleet of 162 aircraft, flying to 116 destinations - now including Baghdad.
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