Emirates plans to launch A380 to Christchurch N.Z.

12th September, 2016 - Emirates Airlines A380s will fly between Dubai and New Zealand five times daily from 30th October with the introduction of the airline’s double-decker flagship aircraft on Christchurch services. Emirates said in a statement that it will be the first airline to offer regular scheduled A380 services to and from Christchurch with the upgrade of the current daily Christchurch service from Boeing 777-300ERs. Emirates currently also operates three other daily A380 services between Auckland and Dubai and beyond via Australia (Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane). The introduction of the new service will also mean Sydney-based travellers will have a wider choice of routings and timings on A380 flights, with the Christchurch A380 in addition to two current daily Emirates A380 services plus partner Qantas' A380 service to Dubai. - Arabian Business.com – http://www.arabianbusiness.com/emirates-says-planning-launch-a380-on-christchurch-route-644646.html#.V9Y_XjV-khQ