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Emirates marks 10 years in Queensland with launch of daily A380 flights

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By Steven Raeburn, N/A

October 2, 2013 | 3 min read

Emirates has marked its tenth year servicing Queensland with the launch of a daily A380 service between Brisbane and Dubai.

The first flight landed this morning

The first flight landed in Brisbane this morning.

“This is a significant moment in Brisbane’s aviation history. The flagship aircraft represents Emirates’ ambition to break new ground and transform the way people view air travel,” said Barry Brown, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations East

“The demand for the aircraft and the popularity of the route is clearly demonstrated by strong load factors. Forward bookings average around 90 per cent, while the load factor in Business Class from October to December has increased 35 per cent when compared to the same period last year.

“The Auckland-Brisbane-Dubai route is a popular choice among business and leisure travellers alike and the new Emirates A380 service is already proving instrumental in helping Emirates meet the growing passenger demand.

“The A380 will also deliver considerable economic benefits through inbound seats and travel connections, as well as supporting trade between our countries. This year marks Emirates 10th year anniversary of operations in Queensland and it is only fitting that Queensland welcomes its very first A380 to celebrate,” he concluded.

Queensland Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games, Jann Stuckey was present as the flight landed.

“Today’s arrival strengthens Emirate Airline’s commitment to Queensland, a commitment that is set to deliver great benefits for tourism and business across our great state,” Ms Stuckey said.

“Queensland’s first A380 service is expected to bring up to an additional 188,000 visitors into Queensland and generate an estimated $23 million into the Queensland economy.

“The Newman Government has committed to doubling Queensland’s overnight visitor expenditure from $15 billion to $30 billion by 2020, increased airline capacity into the state such as this will be an important factor for us in achieving this objective,” she said.

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