Emirates plans wider A380 deployment

DUBAI. Emirates airline will fly its Airbus A380s to 27 destinations by the end of November as travel restrictions ease. The A380 — the world’s largest commercial aircraft — is being currently deployed by Emirates to 16 cities.

Emirates said its total fleet of A380s will reach 118 by year-end, including six aircraft equipped with Premium Economy seats in a 4-class configuration. The airline, which currently flies to over 120 cities, said plans to restore 70 per cent of its capacity by the end of the year were on track with the return to service of more than 50 A380 aircraft.

“The Emirates A380 remains highly sought-after by travellers for its spacious and comfortable cabins to make the journey a memorable experience,” Emirates said in a statement.