Emirates has resumed the operation of flights between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) twice a week, beginning today. The inaugural flight EK017 arrived in Manchester, with passengers and cargo, at 11.42am BST, before returning to Dubai at 14:05pm (BST)
Boeing 777-300ER flights will operate every Wednesday and Sunday, with the inbound flight departing DXB (Dubai) at 7:20am (GST) and arriving in MAN (Manchester) at 12:00pm (BST). The outbound flight will depart MAN at 14:05pm (BST) and arrive in DXB at 00:20am (GST), the following day. The resuming of services from Manchester has made it the second Emirates-UK gateway to reopen, alongside London Heathrow.
This expansion of services will allow UK customers to visit any destination in the Asia Pacific, including Australia, with a connecting link in Dubai. However, the travel restrictions in several countries remain the same and agents should check the entry and exit requirements before making bookings for clients.
Jason McVeigh, Emirates deputy airport services manager at Manchester Airport said: ?Our teams in Manchester and Dubai are delighted to be resuming flights for passengers, reconnecting the North with Emirates? global network after a pause. We look forward to welcoming passengers on board and have taken comprehensive steps to keep passengers, colleagues and communities safe.?
Julian Carr, aviation director at Manchester Airport, said: ?It is great to see Emirates resume its services to Dubai from Manchester Airport. The route provides vital connectivity between the two destinations and beyond. With a host of safety measures already in place, the safety and security of people continues to be our priority.?
For more information on Emirate?s health and safety measures visit: www.emirates.com/yoursafety
To find more information about Emirates' flights and current services visit: www.emirates.com/wherewefly
