Major boost for Irish holidaymakers as new daily flight from Dublin Airport with first class seats to Dubai announced
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Emirates has launched new Irish flights to Dubai
Now, bosses have announced an early morning option to give travellers more flexibility.
The EK165 flight will leave
The return flight, EK166, will depart Dublin at 08:25am and arrive in Dubai at 20:00pm local time.
The new service will be split into first class, business class, and
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First class boasts eight private suites while
And economy class has 304 "spacious" seats.
The new flight will operate from October 26 onwards.
It means that the airline will operate 21 weekly flights from Dublin Airport to Dubai.
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And the new service will give jetsetters the opportunity to explore the wider
Popular destinations in the region include Bangkok,
And the new service will operate using a refurbished Boeing 777 which includes major upgrades to the plane.
It features award-winning Premium Economy cabin and latest Business Class experience.
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The new plane will be deployed to Dublin on October 16.
The in flight service includes a TV with over 6,500 channels, movies, and podcasts.
And first class passengers can enjoy VOYA bathroom amenities, Keogh's Crisps and Killowen yogurt on board.
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Meanwhile, Aer Lingus has also announced new flights to top Christmas market locations just days after Ireland's scorching heatwave.
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The airline is launching three new winter routes, offering customers flying from
Customers flying from Cork will be walking in a winter wonderland with new flights to Geneva and Prague.
While the new route from Dublin to Turin will make it easier than ever to access Italy's alpine slopes.
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"Winter breaks or 'coolcations' are growing in popularity among Irish consumers, and we're delighted to respond to this trend by offering greater choice and convenience for seasonal travel across the continent this year."
Flights to the three new spots start at just €49.99.
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