Airline
Emirates 25 years in UK celebrated with first A380 flight to Gatwick
Emirates Airlines marked its 25 years of service to the UK with a special Airbus A380 flight to Gatwick Airport. This was the first time that a 500+ seater A380 landed in London's second biggest airport.
Emirates started its UK operation on 6th July 1987 with a daily service from London Gatwick to Dubai. Today, the airline offers 16 daily flights from six UK airports – with three daily services from Gatwick alone.
“Since 1987, Gatwick has been at the heart of our UK operation and we are proud to see our A380 touch down here today,” said Laurie Berryman, Vice President UK for Emirates Airlines. “When this special anniversary service departed for Dubai, it did so with over 500 passengers on board.”
More Airline
Latest Travel News
Featured Sights To See
Ontario Place
Toronto, Canada
This summertime amusement park is built on Lake Ontario and offers all kinds of water-fun; huge waterslides, river rides, paddling in pedal boats. It also houses an IMAX theatre. Timings: Daily 10AM- dusk Admission: C$ 13-49 Address: 955 Lakeshore Blvd. W Tel: 416/314-9811 Website: www.ontarioplace.com ...
What to do with Children in Tow
Isfahan, Iran
Isfahan is not a city geared specifically towards children. The air around the city is formal, sober, and one of intellect and reverence rather than frolic and merrymaking. The lack of amusement opportunities within the city is somewhat of a downside when you are bringing along a family with toddlers. The only best place you can take children is probably one of the numerous parks around the city. ...
Olympic Stadium
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki is an Olympic city. Having hosted the 1952 Olympic Games at this renowned stadium, today the place stands as a big tourist attraction. It now serves as a sports museum and venue for live entertainment events since it has a capacity of over 40,000 people. There are soccer fields next to the stadium and the biggest attraction is the Uimastadion that is the largest outdoor pool in the city. ...
Menil Collection
Houston, United States
This is a private art collection of John and Dominique de Menil. The collection includes astronomical instruments, antiquities, ceremonial masks, Byzantine art and tribal art amongst others. The pieces were amassed by the prominent couple through years of travel. 1515 Sul Ross Street, Museum District Tel: (713) 525 9400. Website: www.menil.org Opening hours: Wed-Sun 1100...