The Airbus A380 Superliner will operate scheduled flights from Emirates Airline on the Dubai – Moscow route starting December 1 of this year.
The 517-seat aircraft will replace its predecessor, the Boeing 777-300ER, on one of two daily flights to the Russian capital. “Since the launch of our flights to Moscow in 2003, the demand for our services has been constantly growing, and today we offer the largest passenger liner in the world to the attention of the inhabitants of the largest state in the world,” said Salem Obaidalla, Emirates Airline’s senior vice president of commercial operations in Europe and Russia.
It is worth noting that the double-decker aircraft will offer passengers 427 seats in economy class, 76 mini-coupes in business class and 14 personal seats in luxury class in the first class. “We know that Emirates passengers were very pleased with the service aboard the A380, traveling from Dubai to Bangkok, Sydney and Johannesburg. Today it has become available on the Russian market, so more residents of this country will be able to make an unforgettable flight on this magnificent airliner,” said Obaidall.
For travelers of the first and business class on the upper deck there is a relaxation area where you can have a cocktail in the company of friends during an air trip. Only for those who fly first class, there are two spas on board. In all salons you can use the entertainment system on more than 1000 channels, as well as enjoy the excellent cuisine from the chefs.
“Domodedovo is the first and only airport in Russia that meets the requirements of the A380 operators. We are fully prepared to receive these airliners daily, and we have all the necessary equipment to service this particular type of aircraft.
It is a great honor for us to present this exclusive product on the Russian market together with our partner, "said Igor Borisov, CEO of Domodedovo Airport. Starting December 1, EK 131 flights that the liner will operate will depart from Dubai International Airport to 17.50 and arrive at Domodedovo at 23.15 local time.The return flight will depart from Moscow at 01.05 and arrive in Dubai at 06.20.
