A MAJOR airline has returned to Edinburgh Airport for the first time in four years.
Emirates has resumed a popular direct service from the Scottish capital to one of the world’s most sought after destinations.
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The daily route to Dubai will resume as Edinburgh is now part of the VINCI Airports network.
A luxury flight was welcomed on the tarmac with a performance from members of the world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo, piping the flight onto stand.
The service will initially be served by a Boeing 777 before the airline introduces its very first A350 to the route.
The aircraft is complete with Emirates’ acclaimed Premium Economy product and its brand new Business Class cabin.
Edinburgh is the airline’s eighth destination in the UK.
The daily service will complement the current A380 daily flight to Glasgow – offering customers 14 weekly flights to/from the country.
The route from Edinburgh was has been suspended since the beginning of the Covid pandemic in 2020.
It has now returned to the capital after four years.
Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Emirates back to Edinburgh to resume that direct connection between Scotland’s capital and one of the world’s most sought out destinations in Dubai.
“Direct connectivity to Dubai is something that will be welcomed by both business and leisure passengers, while the onward connections through the vast Emirates network also opens up a plethora of opportunities for travel.
“The return of Emirates has been one we have all been excited about and we are already looking forward to the introduction of the airline’s first A350, which offers passengers the chance to experience Emirates’ acclaimed Premium Economy product and its brand-new Business Class cabin.”
Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said: “The UK is one of our most important markets, and we’re proud to reinstate our footprint in Scotland – a country that’s loved by visitors from around the world.
“Scottish customers can look forward to an elevated travel experience onboard, initially with our Boeing 777 ahead of our highly anticipated A350 arrival. With 14 weekly flights to and from the country – passengers can now easily connect to popular long-haul destinations such as Thailand, Australia, and of course the vibrant city of Dubai.
“The ample cargo capacity will also help support more industries across Scotland – offering more efficient and reliable transport solutions for businesses across the region to access international markets more quickly to meet demand.
“We’re excited to be back in Scotland’s capital and look forward to welcoming our passengers back onboard.”
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