Emirates unveils seven more destinations in A350 network expansion

With the latest tranche of planned Emirates A350 deployments, the airline is expanding the list of its short to medium haul destinations served in the Middle East/GCC and Europe. For the first time, the Emirates A350 will make its debut in Africa and Southeast Asia.

Adnan Kazim, deputy president and chief commercial officer, Emirates Airline said: “Our strategic A350 expansion across diverse geographies in the Middle East/GCC, Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia leverages the aircraft’s operational flexibility and efficiency, while offering more customers expanded premium travel options and the opportunity to experience our latest generation interiors like Business Class and Premium Economy along with plenty of thoughtful touches throughout every cabin, now available in more cities than ever before.”

He added: “The introduction of this aircraft and layering it on existing route schedules also enables Emirates to maintain a compelling competitive position as the airline of choice for discerning travellers looking for a unique slate of connectivity options and elevated onboard experiences they can't have with any other carrier.”

The airline's latest A350 fleet additions will start scheduled operations to; Tunis, Amman, Istanbul, Dammam, Ho Chi Minh City, Baghdad, and Oslo.

Emirates will announce more A350 destinations, including long-haul routes, in the coming months as new aircraft join its fleet.

In addition to the newly added cities, Emirates will layer on more A350 services to Bahrain and Kuwait.