Emirates is making Easter flights extra special this year. From the end of March to early April, and then again in May, passengers will get to enjoy festive foods and entertainment. These Easter treats will be available on flights to and from several countries, including the USA, Australia, and the UK, as well as on routes to Russia, Cyprus, and Greece during Orthodox Easter.
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Emirates Celebrates Easter with Special Treats on Flights
Starting from March 29-31, Emirates passengers flying to places like Australia, the USA, and the UK, among others, will find delicious Easter goodies awaiting them. No matter what class they are flying in, travelers will have the chance to taste seasonal treats.
In Economy, according to Breaking News Travel, they can enjoy hot cross buns or Easter bread with their meal. There's also carrot cake with a tasty sauce for dessert. First, Business, and Premium Economy passengers will be treated to chocolate cake or strawberry cheesecake with a little Easter egg on top. Kids on all flights will get a fun 'Happy Easter' biscuit.
For those flying during Orthodox Easter from May 5 to 7 to Russia, Cyprus, or Greece, Emirates has planned a special meal of herb-crusted lamb for First and Business Class customers. This will be paired with sides like roasted potatoes and baby carrots, and followed by a traditional Easter cake.
In Emirates lounges across the globe, from March 29 to April 1, travelers can enjoy lamb dishes and a variety of chocolate treats. The airline's in-flight entertainment system, ice, will feature new movies and family-friendly content, ensuring passengers of all ages have plenty of options to stay entertained during their Easter travels with Emirates.
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Emirates Plane Damaged at Moscow Airport, Flight to Dubai Canceled
An Emirates Airbus A380 was damaged at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport on March 27, leading to the cancellation of a flight to Dubai. The incident occurred when a ground vehicle collided with the aircraft, causing significant damage. No one was injured, but the plane will need repairs.
In a report released by Simple Flying, the Emirates flight EK134 was set to leave Moscow for Dubai International Airport at 16:35, arriving in Dubai at 23:15. However, before passengers boarded, a yellow ground vehicle hit the plane, damaging its underside. Pictures on social media show the extent of the damage, suggesting the aircraft will be out of action for some time.
Emirates responded promptly, stating that the safety of passengers and crew is their top priority. Affected passengers were booked on later flights. Emirates expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by this incident.
The damaged plane, an Airbus A380 with registration A6-EDM, has been with Emirates since September 2010. It's designed to carry 489 passengers in a three-cabin layout. The aircraft has flown nearly 46,000 hours over 5,678 flights.
Emirates, known for its large fleet of A380s, uses these planes for flights around the world. The airline, which operates the A380 on three daily flights between Moscow and Dubai, has 119 of these superjumbos, with 90 currently in service.
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