Dubai: Emirates has revealed a new set of destinations that will receive its Airbus A350 aircraft, as more newly delivered jets enter service. With this latest A350 deployment, the airline is expanding its short- and medium-haul network in the Middle East, GCC, and Europe. For the first time, Emirates will also operate the A350 in Africa and Southeast Asia.
According to Emirates News Agency, Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates, commented on the strategic expansion, stating that it demonstrates the flexibility and efficiency of the A350 aircraft. The latest additions to Emirates' A350 fleet will begin scheduled operations to several destinations, including Tunis with six weekly flights starting on 1st June, Amman with a daily flight starting on 1st June, and Istanbul with a daily flight starting on 1st July.
The expansion continues with Dammam receiving a daily flight starting on 1st July, Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam with a daily flight starting on 1st August, and Baghdad with three weekly flights on Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday starting on 3rd August. Additionally, Oslo will have a daily flight starting on 1st September.
Emirates plans to announce more A350 destinations, including long-haul routes, in the coming months as additional aircraft join its fleet.