Emirates Expands Airbus A350 Operations to New Global Destinations

DUBAI, March 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Emirates has unveiled a new list of destinations set to receive its Airbus A350 aircraft, expanding the airline’s short- and medium-haul network across the Middle East, GCC, Europe, and, for the first time, Africa and Southeast Asia.

Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates, said the move reflects the flexibility and efficiency of the A350 aircraft, which is enabling the airline’s continued strategic growth. "Our strategic expansion of A350 operations across diverse regions, including the Middle East, GCC, Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia, demonstrates the flexibility and efficiency of this aircraft," Kazim said.

The newly delivered A350s will begin scheduled operations to several key destinations: Tunis with six weekly flights from June 1; Amman with daily flights from June 1; Istanbul with daily flights from July 1; Dammam with daily flights from July 1; Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) with daily service from August 1; Baghdad with three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays starting August 3; and Oslo with daily flights beginning September 1.

The airline said additional long-haul destinations for the A350 will be announced in the coming months as more aircraft join its fleet. The deployment of the A350 is part of Emirates’ broader strategy to enhance operational efficiency and meet growing passenger demand across its global network.