Emirates deploys Airbus A380 to Washington D.C.

Emirates’ flagship Airbus A380 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER currently deployed on the route. The A380 will serve the strong customer demand and restore route capacity following United Airlines’ planned withdrawal from the Washington D.C. (IAD) - Dubai (DXB) route on January 25, 2016, Emirates said in a statement. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Our service to Washington D.C. has been one of our most successful and profitable routes, with high demand across all cabin classes. Despite strong seat load factors, United has made the decision to withdraw from the route. The additional seats offered by our A380 will therefore restore capacity on the route, and ensure that American consumers and international travellers wishing to visit D.C. for business or leisure will continue to be served. We look forward to offering the award-winning Emirates A380 experience to our customers, and to continue contributing to the economic success of the city and its surrounding regions.” The route’s daily schedule will remain unchanged, with flight EK231 departing Dubai every day at 2:20, arriving in Washington D.C. at 8:15. In the opposite direction, flight EK232 departs Washington D.C. at 10:15, arriving in Dubai at 8:00 the following day.