Dubai-based Emirates is set to fly its flagship aircraft Airbus A380 to Manila on October 7 to celebrate the airline’s move to the International Terminal (T3) at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the Philippines.

Emirates began flights between Dubai and Manila in 1990 and due to the consistently strong passenger and cargo demand continued to increase its flight frequency to its current triple daily, non-stop passenger services, said a statement.

Barry Brown, divisional senior vice president, Commercial Operations East, said: “We are thankful to the Government of Philippines for allowing us to operate three daily flights in to Manila. The Philippines is one of our major markets and we have seen the demand for our services continuing to grow.

“Since we connected the two cities 24 years ago, Emirates served over 6.6 million passengers and carried over 150,000 tonnes of cargo. Each of our flights over those years have contributed the growth and development of Philippines’ trade and tourism as well as providing ease of travel for overseas Filipino professionals.

“In 2013 Emirates welcomed over 820,000 passengers on its three daily Dubai-Manila services with a very high average seat factor demonstrating the consistent strength of passenger demand, choice and award-winning service which Emirates brings to Philippines.”

Emirates currently operates 53 A380s which fly to 31 destinations  across the airline’s increasing global network, including London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and New York.

The airline’s First Class passengers can relax in one of 14 flat-bed, massage-equipped private suites; the cabin also has two exquisitely designed onboard Shower Spas, ensuring a revitalised and refreshed arrival. 

For First and Business Class passengers the on-board lounge is the social highlight, featuring a fully-stocked bar and a selection of hot and cold canapés.

The Business Class passengers can relax in seats that convert to flat beds up to 87 inches long, while those travelling in Economy Class can stretch out in seats with a pitch of up to 33 inches.

Meanwhile, passengers in all classes can enjoy Emirates’ award-winning information, communication, entertainment (ice) Digital Widescreen inflight entertainment system, which features over 1,800 channels. - TradeArabia News Service