Emirates super jumbo flight to take part in Birmingham celebration
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
An Emirates super-jumbo is to serve a second UK gateway in what is likely to be one of Emirates' briefest commercial deployments. An A380 will serve Birmingham for just one day on September 9, as a part of the Birmingham International Airport's 70th anniversary celebrations.
The much talked about double-decker will be used on one of Emirates' two daily services to Birmingham, giving passengers the first chance to fly directly to or from Birmingham on the A380.
President Emirates Airline Tim Clark said: "Emirates and Birmingham International Airport have enjoyed a successful partnership since we started services in 2000, and it's fitting that we should mark this significant milestone in the airport's history by flying in our most talked about aircraft."
"We hope that many travellers from around the region will take advantage of this opportunity to fly on the super jumbo for the first time. With the range of amenities we have onboard, including the world's first Onboard Shower Spas in First Class, we are sure they won't be disappointed."
Birmingham International Airport's Deputy Chief Executive Officer Joe Kelly said, "Our 70th anniversary is a fantastic milestone for the airport and we are delighted that Emirates is helping us celebrate our birthday with the A380. Additionally, this is the first commercial flight of an A380 outside of London Heathrow in the UK."
Mr Kelly added, "As well as our 70th anniversary, September 9 is also the date that our new 45 million pound International Pier opens. The Pier replaces the existing Pier, constructed in 1984. With state of the art facilities and it is therefore very fitting that the first aircraft will be the Emirates' A380."
Passengers will have two chances to fly on the super jumbo between Dubai and Birmingham, Flight EK039 departs Dubai at 0805hrs and arrives in Birmingham at 1235hrs. Alternatively, travellers can take EK040, which leaves Birmingham at 15051hrs and lands in Dubai at 0105hrs the next day.
Spread over two levels, the whole of the A380 upper deck is dedicated to Premium passengers. Towards the front, First Class passengers can relax in one of 14 flat-bed, massage-equipped private suites.
September 9th is not only a significant day for Birmingham International Airport. Dubai Metro, a fully automated, driverless railway system running throughout Dubai, is due to open the same day.
The much talked about double-decker will be used on one of Emirates' two daily services to Birmingham, giving passengers the first chance to fly directly to or from Birmingham on the A380.
President Emirates Airline Tim Clark said: "Emirates and Birmingham International Airport have enjoyed a successful partnership since we started services in 2000, and it's fitting that we should mark this significant milestone in the airport's history by flying in our most talked about aircraft."
"We hope that many travellers from around the region will take advantage of this opportunity to fly on the super jumbo for the first time. With the range of amenities we have onboard, including the world's first Onboard Shower Spas in First Class, we are sure they won't be disappointed."
Birmingham International Airport's Deputy Chief Executive Officer Joe Kelly said, "Our 70th anniversary is a fantastic milestone for the airport and we are delighted that Emirates is helping us celebrate our birthday with the A380. Additionally, this is the first commercial flight of an A380 outside of London Heathrow in the UK."
Mr Kelly added, "As well as our 70th anniversary, September 9 is also the date that our new 45 million pound International Pier opens. The Pier replaces the existing Pier, constructed in 1984. With state of the art facilities and it is therefore very fitting that the first aircraft will be the Emirates' A380."
Passengers will have two chances to fly on the super jumbo between Dubai and Birmingham, Flight EK039 departs Dubai at 0805hrs and arrives in Birmingham at 1235hrs. Alternatively, travellers can take EK040, which leaves Birmingham at 15051hrs and lands in Dubai at 0105hrs the next day.
Spread over two levels, the whole of the A380 upper deck is dedicated to Premium passengers. Towards the front, First Class passengers can relax in one of 14 flat-bed, massage-equipped private suites.
September 9th is not only a significant day for Birmingham International Airport. Dubai Metro, a fully automated, driverless railway system running throughout Dubai, is due to open the same day.