Emirates has announced that as of 1st February 2015, its EK019/020 service between Dubai International Airport and Manchester Airport, currently operated by a Boeing 777, will be replaced with an Airbus A380.
The second daily A380 will increase Emirates' capacity from Manchester by 13 per cent, with over 20 per cent of this increase in the premium cabins. The upgraded service will feature 14 seats in First Class, 76 in Business Class and 427 in Economy Class.
Emirates flight EK020 will depart Manchester Airport at 2025hrs and arrive in Dubai at 0740hrs. The inbound flight EK019 will depart Dubai International Airport at 1435hrs and arrive in Manchester at 1835hrs.
Hubert Frach, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations West commented: "Manchester is the third busiest airport in the UK and demand for flights to Dubai, and beyond, has increased significantly during our 25 years of operating out of the airport.
"At Emirates we are committed to providing our customers with the very best service possible. The introduction of a second daily A380 aircraft will not only help more leisure and business passengers to travel in and out of Manchester, but also offer them the world-class travel experience that is synonymous with Emirates."
Ken O'Toole, Chief Commercial Officer at Manchester Airports Group (MAG), said: "We welcome Emirates' addition of a second daily A380 service at Manchester Airport from 1st February.
"Manchester is the only UK airport outside of London that the A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft, flies to. Customers will now have the choice of two daily A380 and one Boeing 777 flights, to travel direct from Manchester to Dubai.
"This additional flight confirms Manchester as the northern gateway and highlights the ongoing demand from passengers to fly from Manchester Airport. It is testament to the success of our Fly Manchester campaign and the strength the airport offers long-haul carriers."
