Emirates today upgraded its Dubai - Washington DC service with the introduction of its flagship Airbus A380 on the route.

Passengers onboard the flight today represented travellers from 20 countries across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, Far East, and North America.

The Emirates A380 aircraft left Dubai at 2:20 am local time and arrived at 8:15 am EST at Washington Dulles International Airport today.

Replacing the existing Boeing 777-300ER used on this route, the A380 will serve the strong customer demand and bring the total number of global destinations served by the Emirates A380 to 37. The aircraft upgauge will also offer consumers traveling on the Washington DC route the unique experience of Emirates’ flagship A380 aircraft, and a seamless Emirates A380 experience to many connecting destinations on the airline’s global network.

Timings for the daily inbound/outbound flights on the Dubai-Washington DC route will remain unchanged. Flight EK231 departs Dubai at 2:20 am daily arriving in Washington DC at 8:15 am. Timings for the return flight, EK232 will also remain unchanged, departing Washington DC at 10:15 am, arriving in Dubai at 8:00 am the next day.

All passengers on Emirates flights enjoy over 2,200 free channels of films, TV shows, music, games and podcasts through ice Digital Widescreen, the airline’s multi-award winning in-flight entertainment system, free inflight wifi throughout all A380s, regionally inspired gourmet cuisine and Emirates’ renowned inflight service from the airline’s multi-national cabin crew comprised of over 135 nationalities.

Furthermore, First and Business Class passengers can travel to and from the airport via Emirates complimentary Chauffeur-drive service as well as enjoy Emirates exclusive lounge access in Dubai and at several locations around the world. Once on board the A380, passengers in premium class seating can relax in Emirates’ flat-bed seats and enjoy Emirates’ onboard lounge. First Class passengers can unwind in their very own Private Suite and prepare for their arrival in the Emirates A380 Shower Spa. – TradeArabia News Service