Emirates launches second A380 to Jeddah

Dubai national carrier Emirates 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.

It has proven to be popular with both business and leisure travellers, said a top official. “The A380 has received an overwhelmingly response from the Saudi market since it was introduced onto our Jeddah route in February 2010,” explained Ahmed Khoory, Emirates’ Senior Vice President (Commercial Operations) Gulf, Middle East and Iran.

“The launch of a second A380, Emirates’ flagship aircraft, into Jeddah highlights our commitment to providing travellers in Saudi with latest in aircraft innovations,” he added.

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, sdaid Khoory.