Emirates marked a major milestone yesterday as its first Airbus A350 entered business service, working its inaugural flight from Dubai to Edinburgh. Emirates latest plane combines next-generation cabin design and distinctive passenger consolation paired with excellent onboard service.

The plane, that includes Emirates’ newest cabin merchandise is the primary of 65 A350s becoming a member of the airline’s fleet over the approaching years.

Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Business Officer mentioned: “This marks a pivotal second in Emirates’ journey as we introduce the A350 into service. Our first Airbus A350 making its maiden journey to Edinburgh additionally underscores the strategic significance of the UK inside our world community. The Emirates A350 gives the most effective of our newest inflight merchandise, with new options and enhancements in each cabin. As we proceed to broaden our A350 fleet, we’re not simply including new plane – we’re setting new requirements for world air journey.”

Kate Sherry, Chief Business Officer (Aero) at Edinburgh Airport mentioned: “Beginning the brand new yr with a brand-new plane is strictly the way in which we need to herald 2025 at Edinburgh Airport. It’s a privilege to welcome the A350 to Scotland and to see Emirates deciding on the Edinburgh to Dubai route for its maiden journey. It’s a transparent present of confidence within the route and of the significance that Emirates locations on a contemporary plane, elevating the requirements for passenger expertise.”

A better have a look at the A350

Emirates’ A350 showcases the most recent in cabin innovation and has been designed to maximise buyer consolation. Standout options embrace a newly-designed, extra snug Financial system Class cabin; upgraded Enterprise Class and Premium Financial system cabins; the most effective picture high quality on any plane with 4K and 4K HDR ultra-responsive touchscreens; extra-high ceilings with wider aisles in all courses; and sooner Wi-Fi with uninterrupted world connectivity throughout all A350 locations.

Essentially the most fuel-efficient massive widebody plane in business service right this moment, the A350 additionally gives the quietest twin-aisle cabin of any plane. Emirates has configured its A350 to supply three spacious cabin courses, accommodating 312 passengers in 32 next-generation Enterprise Class lie-flat seats, 21 Premium Financial system seats, and 259 generously pitched Financial system Class seats.

Within the coming months, clients can stay up for experiencing the Emirates A350 on flights to eight extra world locations: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kuwait, Bahrain, Colombo, Lyon, Muscat, and Bologna.

Connecting Scotland to the world

The Emirates A350’s arrival in Edinburgh follows the airline’s resumption of companies to Scotland’s capital in November 2024. The airline operates 14 weekly flights to Scotland, together with an A380 service to Glasgow – providing clients enhanced connectivity to greater than 140 locations throughout its in depth world community.

Emirates’ A350 flight EK23 departs Dubai at 14:50hrs native time, and arrives in Edinburgh at 19:05hrs, native time. The return flight EK24 departs Edinburgh at 20:40hrs and arrives in Dubai at 08:05hrs, native time the next day. 

Enterprise Class clients onboard the inaugural A350 flight from Edinburgh to Dubai loved the particular delicacies of Scotland with the airline’s specifically curated menu that includes dishes like wealthy broccoli and Lanark Blue cheese soup made with Lanark Blue cheese produced in Ogcastle, Lanarkshire; a Scottish smoked salmon dome, paired with caviar, dill, cranberries, and a citrus dressing; tender seared Angus beef fillet from Aberdeen; Balmoral hen served with conventional tatties and neeps; and a scrumptious cranachan cheesecake topped with raspberry coulis.

Financial system Class passengers additionally loved a refreshing potato champ salad with Scottish smoked salmon, cheddar cheese with Nairn’s oat biscuits and Walker’s shortbread biscuits.

For extra data and pictures, please go to the Emirates A350 newsroom page. 

Clients can ebook tickets on emirates.com, or go to the Emirates App, Emirates Retail shops, Emirates contact centre, or through journey brokers.