News: Emirates announce date for Airbus superjumbo London debut
Flights > News > # 1713 (03/03/2008)
Emirates will start using an Airbus A380 superjumbo on flights from London to Dubai later this year.
The airline will debut the 489-seat double-decker aircraft at Heathrow on December 1.
Other configurations in the A380 fleet will feature a medium-range three-class 517-seater; and a medium-range two-class aircraft with 604 seats. Singapore Airlines is due to be the first airline to operate the A380 into Heathrow from this month.
Emirates’ president, Tim Clark, said: “Our A380s will take to the skies in late summer, signalling an end to our long wait and ushering in a new era for Emirates.
"It has always been our intention to fly the aircraft on capacity-constrained trunk routes. The cities that we have now scheduled for A380 services, starting this autumn, bring our plans to fruition."
He added: “Our customers can rightly anticipate an exhilarating experience on the state-of-the-art aircraft, which will be especially appointed and equipped to Emirates’ exacting standards. We will unveil our exciting in-flight features and facilities shortly.”
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