Emirates makes its first A380 ‘regional’ flight, to Manchester; a new era in more ways than one

An Emirates A380 made its inaugural flight from Dubai to Manchester on Wednesday 01-Sep, the first time this type of aircraft has been operated into a 'regional airport'. The deployment of the A380 beyond primary airports like Singapore, Frankfurt, Paris and Sydney has come sooner than most industry analysts expected. As a case study, of service to a "regional" airport, a new era of opportunities may be opening up for second and third tier airports; the motto - be prepared!