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A preferred airline has made its manner again to a UK airport after 4 years of providing flights to well-known vacation locations. Emirateshas resumed a well-liked direct service from Edinburgh to Dubai for the primary time because the Covid pandemic.

The airline will present a day by day, year-round service between Edinburgh Airport—now a part of the VINCI Airports community—and Dubai, restoring an important connection to one of many world’s main international hubs.

On Monday, the flight was welcomed to the capital with a efficiency from members of the world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport mentioned: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Emirates back to Edinburgh to resume that direct connection between Scotland’s capital and one of the world’s most sought out destinations in Dubai.

“Direct connectivity to Dubai is one thing that might be welcomed by each enterprise and leisure passengers, whereas the onward connections by means of the huge Emirates community additionally opens up a plethora of alternatives for journey.

“The return of Emirates has been one we have all been excited about and we are already looking forward to the introduction of the airline’s first A350, which offers passengers the chance to experience Emirates’ acclaimed Premium Economy product and its brand-new Business Class cabin.”

The route will initially be operated with a Boeing 777 earlier than the airline introduces its first A350 on this service, that includes Emirates’ famend Premium Economy providing and its newly designed Business Class cabin.

Passengers will get pleasure from entry to Emirates’ huge community spanning six continents, enhancing connectivity that may enhance Scotland’s financial system and tourism trade, whereas additionally creating new alternatives for enterprise connections and commerce.

Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer mentioned: “The UK is one of our most important markets, and we’re proud to reinstate our footprint in Scotland – a country that’s loved by visitors from around the world.

“Scottish prospects can look ahead to an elevated journey expertise onboard, initially with our Boeing 777 forward of our extremely anticipated A350 arrival. With 14 weekly flights to and from the nation – passengers can now simply connect with common long-haul locations corresponding to Thailand, Australia, and naturally the colourful metropolis of Dubai.

“The ample cargo capacity will also help support more industries across Scotland – offering more efficient and reliable transport solutions for businesses across the region to access international markets more quickly to meet demand.

“We’re excited to be again in Scotland’s capital and look ahead to welcoming our passengers again onboard.”