Emirates set to introduce Airbus A380s for Heathrow-Dubai flights

05/03/2008

Heathrow Airport users are set to benefit from the introduction of new Airbus A380s for flights to Dubai.

Emirates Airline announced on Monday (March 3rd), that it will begin using the giant aircraft for the operation of Dubai services from Heathrow on December 1st, 2008.

The Airbus A380 has capacity for 489 passengers, with 14 seats in first-class, 76 in business and 399 in economy.

Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airline, commented: "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.

"We have played an integral role during the design and development stage to tow the aircraft from the drawing board to the production line, and we look forward to bringing them into commercial service.

"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."