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Emirates launches second A380 service to Jeddah
The second A380 service to Jeddah has a capacity to seat 517 passengers
- Staff Report
- Published: 14:10 January 2, 2011
Dubai: Emirates said it has expanded its existing operations in Saudi Arabia on Sunday with the launch of additional daily A380 service to Jeddah.
The second A380 service has a capacity to seat 517 passengers in a three class configuration.
"The A380 has received an overwhelmingly positive response from the Saudi market since it was introduced onto our Jeddah route in February 2010. The launch of a second A380, Emirates’ flagship aircraft, into Jeddah highlights our commitment to providing travellers in Saudi with the very latest in aircraft innovations," Emirates said.
Emirates remains committed to the Saudi market with a total of 42 flights per week to four cites including; Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Al Medinah al Munawarah.
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