Emirates

[aviatorconcorde]

has this news been posted here?

Emirates annoucing 1 daily from October.

 

[Jerry]

Emirates will launch a daily service between Edinburgh and Dubai using a 3 class 777 300er 8 first class, 42 business class and 304 economy seats. From 1st October 2018. The flight times will be
DXB-EDI 09.55-14.50
EDI-DXB 20.15-06.40
www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/05/08/emirates-to-launch-edinburgh-service/

 

[Coathanger16]

Emirates will launch a daily service between Edinburgh and Dubai using a 3 class 777 300er 8 first class, 42 business class and 304 economy seats. From 1st October 2018. The flight times will be
DXB-EDI 19.55-14.50
EDI-DXB 20.15-06.40
www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/05/08/emirates-to-launch-edinburgh-service/

Leaving Dubai at 8pm and not arriving to Edinburgh until 3pm the next day (6pm Dubai time)... that's a hell of a long flight!

Think its probably meant to be a 07:55 departure from Dubai.

 

[aviatorconcorde]

Leaving Dubai at 8pm and not arriving to Edinburgh until 3pm the next day (6pm Dubai time)... that's a hell of a long flight!

Think its probably meant to be a 07:55 departure from Dubai.

Yeah I've done the Dubai run a few times now from LHR and I was thinking that didn't look quite right!!

 

[Jerry]

Leaving Dubai at 8pm and not arriving to Edinburgh until 3pm the next day (6pm Dubai time)... that's a hell of a long flight!

Think its probably meant to be a 07:55 departure from Dubai.

Going the long way round!!
I've changed it now and they've changed it in the article as well, it's an 09.55 DXB departure.
It will be interesting to see if they upgrade GLA to an A380 as rumoured or now keep it a 777.

 

[TheLocalYokel]

So in comes Emirates and out goes Etihad.

 

[jfy1999]

I notice two Emirates threads have been posted - can someone merge them?

 

[Brum X]

Great news for EDI

Welcome to the EK network

 

[Jerry]

With Glasgow apparently getting the A380 permanently I believe, could Edinburgh handle an A380 runway and facilities wise?

 

[TheLocalYokel]

With Glasgow apparently getting the A380 permanently I believe, could Edinburgh handle an A380 runway and facilities wise?

The respective runway lengths are fairly similar: 2,665 metres at GLA and 2,556 at EDI. Whether such things as runway/apron strength, taxiways and handling infrastructure are sufficient I don't know.

EDI has Qatar as well as Emirates of course which GLA doesn't, and GLA had Emirates before EDI. Whether that tips the Emirates scales in favour of GLA is something else we can only ponder over.

 

[Coathanger16]

With EDI having just the 1 daily flight vs 2 daily at GLA, I'd imagine Emirates would up frequency to EDI before upgrading the aircraft.

 

[jfy1999]

Edinburgh has been removed from sale in summer 2021.

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[Coathanger16]

So much for...

https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/08/24/emirates-anticipates-return-to-full-network-by-summer-2021/

 

[CM.]

The ACL report for 2023 suggests that Emirates is seeking to resume 12 routes and start 1 new one. Edinburgh is mentioned as one of the resumption routes.

Source-Ishrion Aviation on twitter.

 

[Jetsco]

The ACL report for 2023 suggests that Emirates is seeking to resume 12 routes and start 1 new one. Edinburgh is mentioned as one of the resumption routes.

Source-Ishrion Aviation on twitter.

EK have retained slots at EDI. It appears to be 5 x weekly. Interestingly, QR have doubled slots and seats which suggest they may go double daily. With Qatar operating with LF’s in the high 90’s, it wouldn’t be a surprise if they did.

 

[Jetsco]

Edinburgh has been reinstated as a UK destination served by EK on their website. I suspect we are about to hear confirmation of their return to EDI.

 

[diamond geezer]

https://www.***Links to other forums are not permitted***/forum/35582063-post6.html

 

[Jetsco]

https://www.***Links to other forums are not permitted***/forum/35582063-post6.html

Let’s hope this happens. Presumably, EK is due to take delivery of some A351 soon?

 

[diamond geezer]

August next year apparently, so maybe an October 1st start like when the service originally started?

Emirates to receive first Airbus A350 in August 2024

Emirates will take delivery of its first Airbus A350 in August 2024, the Dubai-based carrier's chief operating officer was quoted as saying on Wednesday, which would be more than a year later than initially announced.

www.reuters.com

 

[Jetsco]

August next year apparently, so maybe an October 1st start like when the service originally started?

Emirates to receive first Airbus A350 in August 2024

Emirates will take delivery of its first Airbus A350 in August 2024, the Dubai-based carrier's chief operating officer was quoted as saying on Wednesday, which would be more than a year later than initially announced.

www.reuters.com

Looks more likely. Good news for QR. Another summer season without any substantial competition to the ME and beyond. TK continue to perform very strongly, but seem content on using 321’s, apart from an occasional 332/3.