Emirates is finding more work for its Airbus A380 fleet, with plans to operate the type to São Paulo, Brazil.
Emirates Airbus A380 departing Heathrow – Image, Economy Class and Beyond
The airline will operate the A380 for a limited period between Dubai – São Paulo route from 9th January to 30 January 2021.
The Emirates A380 will be deployed four times weekly to São Paulo in response to the summer season increase in demand for travel to and from Brazil. The A380 will replace the existing Boeing 777-200LR currently used on the route (which resumed in August 2020).
With the A380 in the air, the airline will offer its usual experience – with lounge and onboard shower, with additional health and safety measures. The meal service has resumed across all classes while observing strict hygiene protocols. Multi-course meals and complimentary beverages including wine and beer, as well as juices and soft drinks will be offered.
For more information on entry requirements for international visitors to Dubai visit: www.emirates.com/flytoDubai
The limited return of the WhaleJet
The A380 has its purposes in aviation networks – less so in these times. However, the offer passengers space and capacity. With a high passenger flow expected, its time for the Whale to take to the skies again.
How the new varient of COVID-19 will play into this, however, is another matter.
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I wonder if this was planned before Brazil’s current plans to require a PCR test within 72 hours of entry, which will destroy whatever tourism it might have otherwise received.
On Saturday morning I happened to see an EK 777-300 land at GRU, parked in a remote spot, and out came only a few pilots and caring crew – no passengers. Wonder what that was about?
*cabin crew