Emirates swaps the A380 for 777 on Brisbane's second service

EMIRATES AIRBUS A380-861 A6-EDV (MSN 101)

Starting tonight, Emirates, is scaling back its A380 flights to Brisbane.    Sadly, the airline is replacing the second daily service to the city with a Boeing 777-300ER. After consistently running double daily A380 operations since October 2024. 

EMIRATES BOEING 777-31H A6-EGC (MSN 35596)

While the Airbus A380 might be the crown jewel of Emirates' fleet, the Boeing 777 is the backbone of its operations. This year this reliable twinjet handled some of the airline's toughest long-haul routes, connecting Dubai with distant destinations across the US, South America, and Australia.

With over 140 in service, Dallas/Fort Worth leads as Emirates' longest nonstop 777 route at 8,038 miles, flown daily with nearly a million annual seat miles. Miami and Orlando follow, tapping into Florida's tourism and Latin American links. Other ultra-long missions include Seattle, Chicago, and Boston -- all beyond 6,600 miles and crucial for Emirates' US footprint. 

South America is covered by the Dubai-Rio de Janeiro run, while Oceania sees 777 flights stretching to Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Cargo demand also keeps these flights profitable. 

EMIRATES BOEING 777-F A6-EFT (MSN 67462)

From tech freight into Seattle to pharmaceuticals and electronics across the Atlantic, the 777's belly capacity balances passenger loads. 

With the 777X on order, Emirates is set to replace today's workhorse with an even more efficient twinjet - but for now, the Triple Seven still carries the crown.