DUBAI, UAE, 29 January 2024: Emirates will ramp up its operations in Australia by upgrading its second daily flight (EK430/431) between Dubai and Brisbane to an A380 starting from 1 October 2024, and add a second daily service between Dubai and Perth using a Boeing 777-300ER starting from 1 December.
From 1 October, Emirates’ second A380 flight EK430 to Brisbane will depart Dubai at 0230, arriving in Brisbane at 2220. Emirates’ return flight EK431 will depart Brisbane at 0155 and arrive in Dubai at 1005. All times are local.
The additional flight to Perth will use a Boeing 777-300ER. Starting from 1 December, Emirates flight EK424 will depart from Dubai at 0915hrs and arrive in Perth at 0005 the following day. Emirates’ return flight EK425 will depart from Perth at 0600 and arrive in Dubai at 1310.
Emirates divisional vice president for Australasia Barry Brown commented: “We’re pleased to offer more choices and opportunities for Australians travelling from Brisbane and Perth through the ramp-up of our operations.
“It demonstrates the importance of gateways for tourism and trade and Emirates’ commitment to ensure convenient schedules and comfortable connections to and through Dubai. Whether it’s the advantage of seamless afternoon connections from Dubai to a wealth of destinations across Europe on the second Perth flight or a full A380 experience to and from Brisbane to close to 50 cities served by our flagship, we’re creating access to diverse opportunities for business, leisure, culture, and more.”
Brisbane Airport chief executive officer Gert-Jan de Graaff added: “The A380 will allow up to 100,000 extra passengers per year to travel between Queensland and Europe, Brisbane’s second busiest international destination. Now in its 21st year of serving Brisbane, Emirates is our number one mover of people to and from Europe.
Perth flights
Perth Airport’s Chief Operating Officer, Scott Woodward, noted: “The re-introduction of Emirates’ second daily service is great news as it will add significant capacity into the Perth market. Emirates is an important airline partner for Western Australia, and this additional daily service delivers an impressive 250,000 seats per year on this very popular route.
“Not only does the new service mean more options for business and leisure travel, but the increased capacity will lead to many more international visitors coming to Western Australia. The return of this second daily service shows the commitment and confidence that Emirates has in the Western Australian market, and we will be working with the airline to ensure this second service is as popular as its current one.”
Through upgraded A380 operations to Brisbane and the resumption of Emirates’ second service to Perth, the airline will increase weekly capacity to Australia by an additional 6,900 seats, further serving the growing demand for international travel through Dubai and beyond to the airline’s global network of over 140 destinations. This also facilitates convenient air connectivity for the shipment of exports and imports, further supporting Australian businesses and specialised industries.
Emirates’ second daily flight between Dubai and Perth will further provide additional connectivity to the airline’s gateways in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, ensuring more seamless and convenient options for travellers. Customers flying from Brisbane to popular destinations, including the UK, Italy, France, Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt, will also benefit from the boost in seat capacity offered by the airline’s double daily A380 services.
Beginning in June 2023, Emirates’ second Brisbane service, EK430/431 on the Boeing 777-300ER was made possible by the Queensland government’s Attracting Aviation Investment Fund. The additional flight was estimated to bring in 129,210 seats, including an estimated 38,610 visitors to Queensland and generate overnight visitor expenditure of AUD75 million a year. Thanks to this fund, Emirates can upgrade this service to the A380 and bring further travel and business opportunities to Queensland.
Emirates currently serves Australia with 63 weekly flights to Brisbane, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, operated by a mix of A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft transporting 56,000 passengers per week to and from these major cities. The airline has recently announced that it will double its Premium Economy offering on flights to Melbourne starting from 1 February, adding to the two daily four-class A380 services to Sydney. Tickets can be purchased on www.emirates.com, Emirates Sales Offices, or via online and offline travel agents.
