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Emirates has announced that Adelaide, South Australia, will be the first global gateway to receive its long-range A350 aircraft. The Middle Eastern airline will commence operations of its long-range aircraft and premium economy cabin in the Australian city by the end of the year, marking Adelaide as the first destination on the Emirates network to welcome the Airbus A350.
The A350 has a capacity of 298 passengers, featuring 32 next-generation Business Class lie-flat seats arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration with a mini-bar for convenient snacks, 28 Premium Economy seats, and 238 spaciously designed Economy Class seats.
Its EK440/441 services currently operate on a Boeing 777-200LR, but it will make the switch on the 1st of December with the first flight - EK440, departing from Dubai at 2.05am and arriving in Adelaide at 8.05pm. The return flight EK421 will depart Adelaide at 9.50pm and arrive in Dubai at 5.30am the next day.
“Emirates has been an incredible shot in the arm for our state’s economy, both for tourism and trade, so it is wonderful to see the international airline continue to invest in the route by launching the A350 in December,” South Australian Minister for Tourism, Zoe Bettison said.
“This investment from an international carrier is an incredible display of confidence in South Australia and its continual growth.”
Its EK440/441 services currently operate on a Boeing 777-200LR, but it will make the switch on the 1st of December with the first flight - EK440, departing from Dubai at 2.05am and arriving in Adelaide at 8.05pm. The return flight EK421 will depart Adelaide at 9.50pm and arrive in Dubai at 5.30am the next day.
“Emirates has been an incredible shot in the arm for our state’s economy, both for tourism and trade, so it is wonderful to see the international airline continue to invest in the route by launching the A350 in December,” South Australian Minister for Tourism, Zoe Bettison said.
“This investment from an international carrier is an incredible display of confidence in South Australia and its continual growth.”
The A350 is reportedly the most fuel-efficient large widebody aircraft in commercial service today and also offers the quietest twin-aisle cabin of any aircraft.
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