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Emirates' A380 is on the way!
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It's not very often that we Americans are privy to a taste of the Airbus A380, the new supermega jumbo jet that took to the skies last year.Singapore Airlines was the first customer of the aircraft and though they took a quick zip around the United States, as our friend Mr. Cranky talked about last year, most folks have barely seen or heard much about the aircraft -- after all, none of Singapore's A380 flights regularly touch American soil.
Emirates, Dubai's glorious national carrier, however, has more appeasing plans. Starting later this summer, the airline is opening flights on the A380 between New York's JFK and Dubai, while routes from Los Angeles and San Francisco are planned for later in the year.
The airline plans to kick off its festivities with an inaugural flight reception at JFK on August 1st, where the media will be treated to inbound airport goodies from tarmac access to interviews with Emirates' staff and general merriment. Then, the aircraft flies cross country to California where two "acquaintance" flights are scheduled for the media and other interested parties. Too bad that's on the wrong coast for me.
If you've got any friends in the media world, now might be a good time to cash in your chips for a ride on the A380 -- otherwise you're going to have to wait to fly revenue. Last time I checked, those flights were going for about two grand.
Stay tuned for pictures and coverage from the Emirates reception.
Filed under: Business, United Arab, Airlines, News
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Ling Woo Jul 22nd 2008 7:50AM
Dubai's "glorious" national carrier?
The Singapore Airlines A380 has products that have raised the benchmark of premium air travel, combined with inflight service of the highest standard found on all the fleet.
Point of note when unveiled. Compare the seat and bed width of the Emirates Business Class to Singapore Airlines' Economy Class.
Mike Jul 19th 2008 5:50AM
they have super hot, sexy, feminine flight attendants...put the American gals to shame