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Emirates to deploy a one-off A380 service to Muscat
Emirates will be operating a one-off A380 service to Muscat International Airport on 1 July 2018. This special flight of the world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft is part of the airline’s celebration of its 25th year of service to the Oman this year, and also re-affirms the newly opened airport infrastructure to handle A380 operations.
The new passenger terminal at Oman International Airport recently opened its doors in March 2018.
The Emirates A380 service will operate as EK 862 and EK 863, departing Dubai at 0825hrs and arriving in Muscat at 0935hrs. The flight will depart Muscat at 1205hrs arriving in Dubai at 1310hrs on the same day.
The Emirates A380 flying to Muscat will be set in a three-class configuration, with 429 seats in Economy Class on the lower deck, 76 flat-bed seats in Business Class and 14 First Class Private Suites on the upper deck.
Emirates passengers travelling in all classes will enjoy the airline’s award-winning inflight entertainment system, ice, offering up to 3,500 channels of shows, music and other programming. Passengers in all classes will also enjoy up 20MB complimentary on-board Wi-Fi, as well as regionally inspired meals on-board prepared by award-winning chefs.
Hong Kong’s first Airbus A350-1000 comes home
Cathay Pacific welcomed the newest member to its fleet as the first of its 20 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft prepares to fly from Toulouse, France to the airline’s home of Hong Kong today on a blend of biofuel.
Eight of these aircraft will be delivered this year with the remainder to arrive by 2021. After initial rounds of regional services, starting with its first commercial flight to Taipei on 1 July 2018, the A350-1000 will launch Cathay Pacific’s new service to Washington DC on 15 September 2018, which at 8,153 miles makes it the longest on the airline’s network.
This technologically-advanced aircraft will also serve Madrid, Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Manchester and Zurich from the coming winter.
Enjoy the very best of Europe flying Emirates
With the end of financial year fast approaching, Emirates is offering Australian travellers competitive fares to a range of destinations in its global route network. The fares are available when purchased between 20 June 2018 and 4 July 2018.
Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares starting from $1,199 to London, $1,249 to Rome, $1,269 to Paris, $1,349 to Edinburgh and $1,449 to Lisbon.
While Business Class passengers can enjoy fares starting from $6,369 to Rome, $6,569 to London $6,409 to Paris, $6,609 to Edinburgh and $6,649 to Lisbon.
Emirates is pleased to offer Australian passengers travelling to and from Dubai complimentary ice cream at Dubai International Airport. Available from until 31 August 2018, Emirates customers will be able to enjoy Emperor branded ice cream made in house by Emirates Flight Catering and made up of five flavours: Chocolate, Vanilla, Date & Arabic Coffee, Mango Sorbet and Lemon Sorbet.
Passengers travelling with Emirates across all classes can enjoy up to 20MB of complimentary onboard Wi-Fi, up to 3,500 channels with the latest movies, TV shows, music, audio books and games on Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment system ice, as well as gourmet dining and generous baggage allowances.
Fares are available for bookings made between 20 June 2018 to 4 July 2018, and are for select travel times and locations.
A year after Athens, Scoot launches third long-haul destination with non-stop four-times-weekly Singapore-Berlin flights
Scoot, Asia/Pacific’s Best Low Cost Airline for four consecutive years and the low-cost arm of the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group, launched its inaugural flight to Berlin today, the first of its four-times-weekly non-stop Singapore-Berlin services. The capital city of Germany is Scoot’s third long-haul destination after Athens in Greece and Honolulu in the United States, both of which were launched last year.
Scoot’s flight TR734 departed Singapore Changi Airport at about 12.25am local time and received a traditional water cannon salute upon arriving at Berlin Tegel Airport at approximately 7.20 am local time today. The aircraft, a widebody Boeing 787 Dreamliner named “Bo Jio”, had carried 311 customers – 95 per cent full.
Customers originated from Singapore, Indonesia and Australia among other countries, and half of them comprised young adults between 18 and 35 years old. Known for its unique and fun personality, Scoot has been known to organise neon parties, band performances, and even an inflight wedding on board its flights.
In line with Berlin’s reputation as the party central of Europe, customers of TR734 were invited to take part in an electro dance party and exciting games with prizes.
The flight schedule for the Singapore-Berlin service is as follows:
Sector | Departure | Arrival | Frequency |
Singapore – Berlin | 12.25 a.m. | 7.20 a.m. | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday |
Berlin – Singapore | 9.40 a.m. | 3.45 a.m. (+1) | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday |
All times local.
Emirates Airline Foundation continues to transform communities in Western Uganda
The Emirates Airline Foundation along with Outreach to Africa (OTA) has established a school with three sections; nursery, primary and secondary; The Emirates Airline Foundation campus in Geme village near Fort Portal, Kabarole District, Western Uganda.
The campus is presently catering for 850 pupils and students in both day and boarding sections. What began as a collaboration to provide basic health care services to residents in 2010, has grown to become a fully-functioning school.
Upon the completion of the on-going construction and renovation work currently underway, the capacity of the school will increase.
The Paul Devlin School was started by OTA in 2008; an NGO located in Fort Portal, Kabarole district, Western Uganda with a mission to empower communities by providing quality education, health care and economic empowerment projects.
In 2014, The Emirates Airline Foundation in partnership with OTA announced the commencement of a project valued at over US$ 1.5 million towards a building project that would transform The Paul Devlin School.
The construction of The Emirates Airline Foundation Campus – a new wing of the School, will enhance the infrastructure and capacity of the school, allowing more students to enrol and receive a well-rounded education.
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