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Emirates Starts First A380 Flights To Australia
Emirates Airlines began operating the world’s first A380 commercial flights from Dubai to Australia and New Zealand on Monday. Australia and New Zealand are the third and fourth destinations to be added to Emirates super jumbo network. The EK412 departed from Dubai International Airport, terminal 3, landed in Sydney, Australia, then continued on to Auckland New Zealand with over 400 passengers.
Emirates Airlines is now operating the 380 flights from Dubai International Airport to Sydney, then to Auckland every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. From May 1, the flights will operate daily.
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