Special A380 to Amman by Emirates

A special one off A380 service to Amman is planned on September 25 to mark their 30 years of commitment to Jordan. The airline’s flagship double decker carrier will make history at Queen Alia International Airport.

The Emirates A380 service will operate EK 901 and EK 902, departing Dubai at 0725hrs and arriving in Amman at 0930hrs. The flight will then depart Amman at 1300hrs arriving in Dubai at 1700hrs on the same day.

With the support of the Jordanian Authorities and Airport International Group, the deployment of the one-off Emirates A380 operation has been made possible through significant infrastructure upgrades to accommodate e the aircraft. Since e its introductionon to the Emirates tes fleet in 2008, the A380 has proved roved tremendously popular with customers, and the upcoming service e next month will give travellers vellers the chance to experience rience this revolutionary aircraft and the best service in the sky. Jordanian Minister of Transport, Engineer Yahya Kisbi, said, “The decision to bring the Emirates A380 for a one-off flight to Amman is a testament to the competitiveness of Jordan’s aviation infrastructure and strong transport sector. We thank Emirates for the long-standing partnership and look forward to welcoming the airline’s flagship in Amman next month.”

Emirates has been flying to Jordan since 1986, and since then has carried over 4.1 million passengers. In the last five years, Emirates has also transported 100,000 tonnes of cargo to and from the country. Emirates has developed its operations in Jordan by gradually increasing its services, and today operates three daily flights between Amman and Dubai.