April 28, 2025
Dubai-based carrier to operate A380s to WA and A350s to South Australia capitals
Emirates will launching two new Premium Economy services in Australia, with Perth set to become the fourth Australian city to receive the next-generation four-class A380, while Adelaide will receive Emirates’ first long-range A350.
Read More…November 26, 2024
New top-of-the-line seat flagged to launch in mid-2026
British Airways has unveiled its brand-new First seat, combining elegant design with expert British craftsmanship, reflective of modern British luxury travel. The new cabin forms part of the airline’s A380 retrofit plans, expected to take to the skies in mid-2026.
Read More…April 26, 2024
Daily double-decker service from Abu Dhabi to launch 1 November 2024
Etihad Airways has confirmed plans to begin flying its Airbus A380 double-decker to Paris Charles de Gaulle, effective 1 November 2024. The French capital becomes the third major city to enjoy the Etihad A380 experience after London and New York.
Read More…February 13, 2024
Advisors experience the world’s first luxury icebreaker and Emirates A380 biz cabin
CT Partners spent three days in Christchurch, New Zealand last week with 11 members from the consortia enjoying a famil hosted by PONANT and Emirates.
Read More…August 25, 2022
Dubai-based airline restores longest route on global network with superjumbos
Emirates has confirmed plans to restore its non-stop A380 services to and from Auckland and Kuala Lumpur, starting from 1 December.
Read More…June 21, 2022
Aussie carrier revives premium products at Changi Airport
Qantas has reintroduced its First Class offering to its customers travelling to and from Singapore with the return of its superjumbo A380 aircraft and re-opening of its First Lounge at Changi Airport.
Read More…June 2, 2022
Huge capacity increase on daily flights to NSW capital
Qatar Airways has resumed operation of its Airbus A380 on the Sydney-Doha service. The superjumbo returns in time to meet mounting travel demand in Australia, offering larger seat capacity as well as both First and Business Class for its premium cabins.
Read More…March 24, 2022
Second daily A380 operation direct to Victoria starts 1 May
Emirates will add a second daily flight on its Dubai-Melbourne route, served by its flagship A380 aircraft, effective 1 May 2022. The expansion of services is supported by the Victorian Government to help fast-track the return of international flights to Melbourne and bring more visitors to the state.
Read More…March 17, 2022
Airbus A380 First Class cabin reintroduced, First Class lounge reopenings
Qantas will reinstate its full First Class offering at the end of March 2022 both on the ground and in the air as post-pandemic international travel steadily recovers and the national carrier wakes up more of its A380 superjumbo fleet.
Read More…February 21, 2022
EK’s A380 superjumbo set to return to the Queensland capital from 1 March 2022
Effective 1 March 2022, Emirates will boost capacity on the Brisbane route to a daily service, re-introducing its flagship Airbus A380 to the Queensland capital.
Read More…October 29, 2021
“Passengers will appreciate the return to normality,” says EK’s Barry Brown
Emirates is bolstering capacity on its trunk Australian routes to Sydney and Melbourne as the country prepares to reopen its borders to international travel from 1 November 2021.
Read More…October 21, 2021
Extra capacity added on Singapore route ahead of Christmas period
Singapore Airlines is set to deploy its flagship Airbus A380 on the Sydney route from 1 December, ramping up capacity ahead of the Christmas holiday period.
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