The world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft is set to make its return to Glasgow Airport.
Emirates’ daily Dubai service will once again be served by the Airbus A380 from 26 March.
The aircraft, which was last in service at Glasgow in September 2019, is being re-introduced due to the increased demand for the daily route between Scotland and Dubai.
Standing at over 24 metres high and with a wingspan of nearly 80 metres, the A380 has helped meet capacity requirements on the route, which commenced on 10 April 2004.
The Dubai service has carried more than 5.5 million passengers across Emirates’ global network, which now covers 125 destinations.
This is the third time Glasgow Airport will welcome the A380, which first visited on 10 April 2014 to celebrate Emirates’ 10th anniversary. In April 2019, the aircraft also made Scottish aviation history by coming the first A380 to form part of a scheduled service anywhere in Scotland.
Matt Hazelwood, chief commercial officer at AGS Airports, which owns Glasgow Airport, 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.
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