Emirates to deploy one-off A380 service to Muscat

DUBAI / WAM

Emirates will be operating a one-off A380 service to Muscat International Airport from July 1. The flight is part of the airline’s celebration of its 25th year of service to Oman this year, and also re-affirms the newly opened airport infrastructure to handle A380 operations. The new passenger terminal at Oman International Airport recently opened its doors in March 2018.
The Emirates A380 service will operate as EK 862 and EK 863, departing Dubai at 08:25am and arriving in Muscat at 09:35am. The flight will depart Muscat at 12:05pm arriving in Dubai at 13:10pm on the same day.
Khalid Bel Jaflah, Divisional Vice President Commercial Operations UAE and Oman, Emirates, said, “We are proud to fly the first scheduled A380 service to Muscat as Emirates marks a significant milestone of 25 years of service to the Sultanate of Oman.”