Emirates Introduces A380 To GLA (Apr-Sep 2019)
Dec 17, 2018, 5:19 am
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Emirates Introduces A380 To GLA (Apr-Sep 2019)
Emirates introduces A380 to Glasgow
Link here as posted by Saltire74 and others on the forum.
Interesting that it's temporary. Is this common on the EK network to have X metal in peak seasons only?
Link here as posted by Saltire74 and others on the forum.
Interesting that it's temporary. Is this common on the EK network to have X metal in peak seasons only?
Dec 17, 2018, 7:36 am
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Dec 17, 2018, 7:43 am
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Dec 17, 2018, 7:54 am
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Not the greatest of partners asking them to invest £8m+ and then not be sure about it for the long term.
Dec 17, 2018, 7:55 am
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OK, you're previous post read as if it was only during the runway work with the potential for more. School summer holidays definitely sees a peak as I benefited from earlier this year with an op-up. I usually try to avoid it but there can be plus points.
Dec 17, 2018, 9:02 am
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In my opinion they should have been making that investment long ago regardless of there being an A380 or not - the current boarding arragements for Emirates flights are not satisfactory in this day age (particularly for premium passengers)
Dec 17, 2018, 10:19 am
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I have opened this stand-alone thread for this piece of (welcome) news from EK today as it better reflects the now confirmed situation.
Look forward to seeing the A380 flying over my house on a regular basis next year. Will be a change from the A32X, 737 and various turboprops that we most regularly see/hear.
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Look forward to seeing the A380 flying over my house on a regular basis next year. Will be a change from the A32X, 737 and various turboprops that we most regularly see/hear.
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Dec 17, 2018, 7:40 pm
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Who wants to go to DXB in the summer anyway?! Oh that's right, Scots!!
Looking forward to being on a 388 all the way from SYD to GLA (hence handle), but concerned for the potential of a fight at the J bar.
Looking forward to being on a 388 all the way from SYD to GLA (hence handle), but concerned for the potential of a fight at the J bar.
Dec 18, 2018, 8:39 am
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I got a bit excited when I read that earlier. I'm flying on EK25 next year. The A380 is starting on EK25, but by the time I travel in July, it will have swapped to EK27, and EK25 will be back to a 777. I'm travelling in J from Brisbane, on a 777 and when I saw the announcement about the A380 flying to Glasgow, I hoped I'd get to travel part of my journey in what feels like a premium cabin. It'll still be a bit more comfortable than being in Y, so I shouldn't complain too much.
Dec 18, 2018, 3:08 pm
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I wonder if this temporary swap to the A380 from Glasgow will affect any Edinburgh bookings in J and F during the same timeframe would people decide to use GLA instead of EDI for the bar, shower etc.
Dec 21, 2018, 4:06 am
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I got a bit excited when I read that earlier. I'm flying on EK25 next year. The A380 is starting on EK25, but by the time I travel in July, it will have swapped to EK27, and EK25 will be back to a 777. I'm travelling in J from Brisbane, on a 777 and when I saw the announcement about the A380 flying to Glasgow, I hoped I'd get to travel part of my journey in what feels like a premium cabin. It'll still be a bit more comfortable than being in Y, so I shouldn't complain too much.
Dec 21, 2018, 4:21 am
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Dec 21, 2018, 4:30 am
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I think they are. EK25 is a day/afternoon flight so I wasn't sleeping I'm on a 777 into Dubai too. I'll just have to hope it's been upgraded by then. It's possible but I'm not holding my breath
Dec 31, 2018, 3:50 pm
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I’ve been told by someone who works at BA at Glasgow Airport that a new Emirates lounge is being made next to the new gate as well. I am not sure how credible this is given the current GLA lounge is recent and I’m not sure how making a new one next to the gate is worth the investment for a service which at present is only seasonal (A380 will only run for a few months in the year).
Has anyone heard anything similar. Yes it does sound crazy but worth sharing to see if anyone has heard any rumblings.
Has anyone heard anything similar. Yes it does sound crazy but worth sharing to see if anyone has heard any rumblings.