Emirates launches second daily A380 service to Manchester Airport

The introduction of the second daily A380 means that half of Emirates’ 16 daily flights to the UK will be operated by an A380 from February.

The second daily A380 will increase Emirates’ capacity from Manchester by 13%, with over 20% 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 EK019 will depart Dubai International Airport at 1435hrs and arrive in Manchester at 1835hrs. The outbound flight, EK020, will depart Manchester Airport at 2025hrs and arrive in Dubai at 0740hrs.

Laurie Berryman, Emirates Vice President, UK, 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.”

With eight daily A380 flights into the UK and an ever expanding global A380 network, Emirates continues to set the industry benchmark in A380 connectivity.

The Emirates A380 offers spacious seating in Economy Class, access to the world’s only onboard Shower Spas for First Class passengers and the Onboard Lounge where First Class and Business Class passengers can socialise at 40,000 feet.

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.”

Passengers flying from the North West with Emirates can travel to Dubai and beyond, to an ever expanding global network. Popular destinations on the Emirates network from Manchester include Dubai, Australia, India, Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong – all destinations that offer the A380 service.

As with all Emirates flights, passengers will enjoy the extra generous Emirates baggage allowance of 30kg in Economy Class, 40kg in Business Class and 50kg in First Class. Business Class and First Class passengers can also enjoy Emirates’ complimentary Chauffeur-drive service, to and from their flights, and access the world-class Emirates lounge at Manchester Airport. The lounge is also available for Skywards Gold and Platinum members.

Emirates first introduced an A380 service at Manchester Airport on 1st September 2010.