Emirates Expands A380 Network To Frankfurt

Emirates, a global connec
tor of people and places announced that Frankfurt, the Financial Epicentre of Germany, would be the next destination slated for its flagship A380 Aircraft which will start service on September 1, 2014.
The Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Emirates, Mr Thierry Antinoi, said Frankfurt was one of the first European destinations for Emirates and as the financial capital of Germany will continue to be strategically important.
Mr Antinori said “developing larger capacity aircraft, such as the A380, is central to helping us meet growing passenger demand between one of Europe’s busiest economic regions and the emerging economies of Asia, Middle East and Africa, through seamless, swift connections via our Dubai hub”.
He explained that the local economy will also derive substantial benefits from tourism growth with the increased number of visitors from the GCC region.
We are proud to fly our flagship A380 aircraft to Frankfurt from September 1, 2014 and offer our passengers the Emirates on board shower spa experience, our world-renowned on-board lounge and an unparallel 1,700 channels of in flight entertainment across all cabins” he said.
The Prime Minister of Germany State of Hesse, Volker Bouffier commented: “Emirates’ A380 Service represent a clear commitment to Frankfurt Airport and its surrounding region facilitating the flow of international tourism and trade. Emirates have connected two strong business regions, the UAE and Hesse for 27 years.  The airline’s triple daily services demonstrate its continued commitment to Frankfurt Airport.
Emirates currently serves Frankfurt with a triple daily Boeing 777 operation from September 1, EK 45 becomes an A380 flight, leaving Dubai at 0825hrs and arriving in Frankfurt at 1315hrs. The return double-decker flight, EK46, departs Frankfurt at 1520hrs and lands in Dubai at 2335hrs.
Lord Mayor of Frankfurt, Peter Feldman said “Frankfurt welcomes the Emirates A380, an aircraft that is parthy produced in Germany and that acts as a worldwide ambassador for European top –class engineering.  Emirates’ decision to deploy the A380 further strengthens Frankfurt Airport’s position as one of the leading hubs of international aviation”.