Emirates launches A380 Istanbul flights

EMIRATES LAUNCHED A380-operated flights from Dubai to Istanbul on October 1, marking the first time the double-decker jet has flown passenger operations to the Turkish city. The daily service departs Dubai at 10.45am, arriving in Istanbul at 2.25pm. The return service departs Istanbul at 4.25pm and arrive in Dubai at 9.50pm. The three-class A380 offers 14 private suites in First Class, 76 mini pods with lie-flat seats in Business Class, and 427 seats in economy.