Emirates A380 scheduled for first take-off since March

Supplied: Emirates

Emirates is relaunching its flagship A380 flights to London Heathrow and Paris from July 15.

It will be the first time the aircraft has been used in a scheduled service since passenger flights were grounded in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Services to Dhaka has resumed from today, June 24, with flights to Munich scheduled to restart from July 15.

"We’ve modified services onboard for the health and safety of our crew and customers," says Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer. "We are confident that our customers would welcome flying again in this quiet, comfortable aircraft."

Emirates reminds customers to check if they comply with eligibility and entry criteria for their intended destination before booking.

Information for residents returning to Dubai can be found on their website.

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