Especially as the recent partnership signed with Australia's Qantas - currently being approved by the Australian authorities - will mean even more frequent visits by the superjumbo, which has also been put into service by Qantas between Dubai and Australia.
Since last January, the new Pier A in terminal 3 has been adapted to the specific requirements of European aircraft. The 528,000 m2 of space on 11 floors can handle 15 million passengers a year in optimum comfort. Double gangways separate the flow of passengers in the Economy cabin from those in First and Business, offering a VIP service to high-contribution passengers, who can browse in dedicated duty-free shops and enjoy the new First and Business lounges as well as a spa. A hotel is also available with a five- and four-star concept. At the inauguration of the terminal, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, CEO of both Emirates and the airport, spoke of a "world-class airport". "historic moment thanks to this worldwide exclusivity offered by Emirates. The new A380 hub is another example of how Emirates is leading the competition in innovative services and products to deliver the ultimate travel experience. "
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- Dubai: a terminal dedicated to the Airbus A380
