Scottish tourists planning a trip to Dubai will be happy to learn that the world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft will return to Glasgow Airport after three years. Emirates’ hugely popular daily Dubai service will once again be served by the iconic Airbus A380 from March 26.
The aircraft, which was last in service at Glasgow in September 2019, is being re-introduced due to the increased demand for Emirates’ only daily route between Scotland and Dubai. Standing over 24 metres high and with a wingspan of nearly 80 metres, the A380 has been huge draw while operating on the Glasgow Dubai route, which commenced back in April 2004.
This is the third time Glasgow Airport will welcome the A380, which first visited on April 10, 2014, to celebrate Emirates’ 10th anniversary. In April 2019, the aircraft also made Scottish aviation history by becoming the first A380 to form part of a scheduled service anywhere in Scotland.
Matt Hazelwood, Chief Commercial Officer at AGS Airports Ltd, which owns Glasgow, said: “The decision by Emirates to re-introduce the A380 is tremendous for Glasgow and the West of Scotland and a great way to start 2023.
“Each time this iconic aircraft comes to Glasgow it is a significant moment for Scotland’s aviation industry, but this announcement is particularly special and a real endorsement from Emirates as we continue to rebuild the vital connectivity that is so important to the region."
The A380 will offer passengers 14 Private Suites in First Class, 76 fully flat-bed seats in Business Class and 427 seats in Economy Class. Flight EK027 will depart Dubai at 7.50am and arrive in Glasgow at 12.45pm, with EK028 taking off for Dubai at 2.35pm from Sunday, March 26, arriving 1.05am.
With Emirates’ famed chauffeur service and the airline’s stunning lounge already in place at Glasgow, the return of the airline’s flagship A380 aircraft to the daily service is predicted to be a hit with passengers. The Emirates A380 is loved by customers for its spacious and comfortable cabins, quietness, and unique features such as the Onboard Lounge and First-Class shower spa.
Customers can also enjoy award-winning inflight entertainment on ice with more than 5,000 channels of on-demand entertainment via the industry’s largest screens across all cabins and award-winning multi-course dining in Economy class. The aircraft will once again be serviced using Scotland’s only triple air-bridge, which was installed as part of a wider £8 million investment.
Tickets can be booked on emirates.com, Emirates Sales Office or via travel agents.
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