Emirates reduces Perth flight frequency amid operational review

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Emirates reduces Perth flight frequency amid operational review

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By Sky Industry News

Jul 23, 2025

Emirates has announced a reduction in its flight services to Perth International Airport, cutting the frequency by half. The decision comes after an operational review aimed at optimizing aircraft fleet utilization. The airline will now operate a daily service instead of twice-daily flights during the upcoming northern winter season.

"The decision follows a periodic operational review to optimize aircraft fleet utilization," stated Emirates, without specifying further reasons for the change. Speculation suggests that financial incentives may have ended or that increased capacity from other airlines could be affecting performance.

The revised schedule, effective October 25, retains the four-class Airbus A380 for daily departures from Dubai International Airport at 02:45. This timing aligns with Emirates' largest Australia-bound departure bank and connects with numerous European destinations upon return to Dubai at 05:25.

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Previously operated by Boeing 777-300ERs, the secondary service has been discontinued, freeing up resources for other routes. Despite early morning departures being common from Australia, this adjustment reflects broader strategic shifts within Emirates' operations.

Data indicates that over 320,000 round-trip passengers connected through Dubai in the past year, primarily traveling to Europe and Africa. However, competition has intensified with South African Airways resuming nonstop flights and Qantas planning to re-enter the market later this year.

Emirates' Australian network will include five routes and ten daily flights during the northern winter. This contrasts with competitors like Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia offering similar frequencies from Doha and Singapore Airlines providing more extensive services across seven cities.

Starting December 1, Emirates will introduce premium economy on all Australian flights using its new A350-900 configuration to Adelaide. This move marks a significant development in their service offerings down under.