Booming Dubai demand brings double-deck plane back to Glasgow

The world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft will be a regular sight at Glasgow Airport again for the first time in more than three years to cope with high demand for flights to Dubai.

Emirates is confirming the double-deck Airbus A380, which seats more than 500 passengers, will take over the daily route from 26th March.

The aircraft was last in service in Glasgow in September 2019.

The giant plane stands over 24 metres high and has a wingspan of nearly 80 metres and will be serviced using Scotland’s only triple air-bridge, which was installed as part of a wider £8-million investment.

Airport hails boost

Matt Hazelwood, Chief Commercial Officer at AGS Airports Ltd, which owns Glasgow, said: “The decision by Emirates to re-introduce the A380 is tremendous for Glasgow and the West of Scotland and a great way to start 2023.

“Each time this iconic aircraft comes to Glasgow it is a significant moment for Scotland’s aviation industry, but this announcement is particularly special and a real endorsement from Emirates as we continue to rebuild the vital connectivity that is so important to the region.

“It is yet another milestone in Glasgow Airport’s near 20-year relationship with Emirates and I look forward to welcoming back this tremendous aircraft in March.”

The A380 will offer passengers 14 Private Suites in First Class, 76 fully flat-bed seats in Business Class and 427 seats in Economy Class.

Flight EK027 will depart Dubai at 07.50 and arrive in Glasgow at 12.45, with EK028 taking off for Dubai at 14.35 from Sunday 26 March arriving 01.05.

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