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Emirates A380 Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Discounted Autumn Travel to Europe

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — The Emirates A380 has marked its tenth anniversary since its inaugural flight from Dubai to New York on August 1, 2008. It has carried over 105 million passengers, operated 115,000 flights, and flown more than 1...

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported

Since its maiden flight from Dubai to New York on August 1, 2008, the Emirates A380 has celebrated its tenth anniversary. It has carried over 105 million passengers, operated 115,000 flights, and flown more than 1.5 billion kilometers — a distance that could circle the Earth 39,000 times.

Emirates A380 aircraft (Photo provided by Emirates Airline)

As the world’s largest operator of the A380, Emirates has 104 of these double-decker aircraft, with over 80 daily flights departing from its Dubai hub to 49 cities across six continents.

A380 is one of the most iconic commercial aircraft in the world. The spacious cabins across all classes have made the A380 a favorite among many passengers. With continuous innovations, Emirates has elevated the travel experience, introducing services such as onboard lounges, spa showers, and first-class private suites that have redefined air travel.

Emirates First Class Private Suite.

Emirates’ award-winning ice inflight entertainment system offers over 3,500 channels, providing passengers with unparalleled quality and a wide variety of entertainment options.

In January this year, Emirates placed an order for 36 additional A380 aircraft worth over USD 16 billion, bringing its total A380 fleet to 178. This move further boosts economic benefits in the European region.

Since May 1, 2016, Emirates has operated daily flights between Taipei and Dubai using the A380, connecting Taiwanese travelers to its extensive route network via the Dubai hub.

The Emirates A380 has flown more than 1.5 billion kilometers, equivalent to circling the Earth 39,000 times.

Starting October 1, Emirates will launch a new route to Edinburgh, making it the airline’s second destination in Scotland after Glasgow and its ninth in the UK and Ireland. As the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh boasts both its Old Town and New Town listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With its rich history, culture, distinctive architecture, cuisine, and various festivals and events, it is the second most popular travel destination in the UK among global visitors. Edinburgh was also the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature and was nominated by the EU in 2017 as the top cultural city among medium-sized cities in Europe.

On the return journey, you can schedule a stopover in Dubai and take advantage of discounted package deals offered by Emirates and Dubai leisure parks to explore four major theme parks: MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai, and LEGOLAND® Water Park.

 

Destinations

Economy Class Discounted Fares
(New Taiwan Dollars, excluding tax)

Business Class Discounted Fares
(New Taiwan Dollars, excluding tax)

London
(Heathrow / Gatwick / Stansted)

NTD 6,888

NTD 57,555

Manchester

NTD 12,777

NTD 67,999

Birmingham

NTD 15,555

NTD 86,555

Newcastle

NTD 17,555

NTD 94,666

Edinburgh

NTD 17,777

NTD 85,999

Dublin

NTD 16,555

NTD 90,666

Glasgow

NTD 17,555

NTD 94,666

 



Limited-time discounted fares for the UK and Ireland: Economy Class from NTD 6,888 (excluding tax), Business Class from NTD 57,555 (excluding tax). Booking period: now until August 20, 2018. Travel period: from August 13, 2018 to March 30, 2019.

 

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