Emirates confirms A380 flights from Manchester to Dubai by Cheap Flights Booker UK

Emirates has announced that Manchester will become the most northerly location on the global Airbus A380 network this year when the airline begins using the superjumbo to operate flights to Dubai from the British city.

Due to get underway on 1 September, the A380 link between Manchester airport and Dubai will replace the current daily service provided by a Boeing 777.

The 517-seat aircraft will have features including a mood lighting system that changes throughout the journey to help combat the effects of jetlag.

Salem Obaidalla, Emirates" senior vice-president of commercial operations in Europe, said: "Manchester has become one of the strongest performers in our growing network of regional gateways. Our customers value our commitment to a regional network at a time when other airlines are abandoning them.

"We are delighted to give our Manchester customers the very best available in the shape of the Emirates A380, which, without doubt, has revolutionised flying."

Manchester airport managing director Andrew Cornish revealed that close to £10m has been invested to upgrade the base"s airfield and terminal to accommodate the A380.

Emirates currently operates eight of the planes on flights to Sydney, Auckland, Seoul, London Heathrow and other destinations.


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