Emirates has announced the addition of seven cities to be served by its A350 aircraft as part of its summer schedule. The new destinations include Tunis, Amman, Istanbul, Dammam, Ho Chi Minh City, Baghdad, and Oslo. Additionally, the A350 flight schedule will expand in Bahrain and Kuwait with more daily flights, and Bologna will see an advanced deployment of A350 service.
This expansion marks the debut of the Emirates A350 in Africa and Southeast Asia. Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates Airline said: “Our strategic A350 expansion across diverse geographies in the Middle East/GCC, Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia leverages the aircraft’s operational flexibility and efficiency while offering more customers expanded premium travel options. ”
He added: “The introduction of this aircraft... enables Emirates to maintain a compelling competitive position as the airline of choice for discerning travellers looking for a unique slate of connectivity options. ”