Dubai: Emirates is adding a second daily Airbus A380 service to Milan, Italy from October 1.

The world’s largest passenger jet will replace a Boeing 777-300ER (extended range) currently used on the route, an Emirates statement said on Wednesday. The A380 service will add 1,834 weekly seats between Dubai and Milan, the statement said.

A three-class A380 will be used on the route with 14 first class seats, 76 seats in business class and 401 seats in economy.