Emirates’ A380 has resumed its daily service from Dubai to Christchurch via Sydney after more than three years, with a special flight greeted by spectators at Christchurch Airport. The aircraft taxied through a ceremonial water cannon salute before parking at the international terminal. The flight, EK412, left Dubai at 10:15 local time, stopped briefly in Sydney, and arrived in Christchurch at 13:55 hours the next day, New Zealand time.
The resumption of the route highlights a planned increase in seating capacity across Emirates’ global network, including the re-introduction of Emirates’ nonstop A380 route from Auckland to Dubai.