Emirates operates first commercial A380 flight to Taiwan

DUBAI: Emirates recently operated a one-off service of its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
The arrival of the A380 follows the recent completion of enhancements at the airport to make it compatible with the double-decker aircraft.
A ceremony featuring the attendance of Fan Chih-Ku, administrative deputy minister of Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), David Fei, president and CEO of Taoyuan International Airport Corporation and Emirates senior executives, took place shortly after Emirates flight EK366 landed and the aircraft arrived at gate C2 in Taipei Taoyuan International Airport.
“Emirates is honored to be the first airline to land the A380 at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport,” said Edwin Lau, Emirates’ vice president, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Guangzhou.
“Taiwan is an important market for Emirates, and we’ve witnessed increased demand from passengers since we began daily flights between Dubai and Taipei in February 2014. We’re pleased to have the opportunity to showcase our state-of-the-art on-board products and services to passengers in Taiwan,” said the vice president.
David Fei, president and CEO of Taoyuan International Airport Corporation, said: “I am honored to welcome the arrival of the Emirates A380 aircraft. Taoyuan Airport Corporation and all my colleagues share in the glory of today’s event.”

Fei said: “This event is the result of a year of preparations and we are proud to welcome the A380, which demonstrates Taoyuan Airport’s high quality facilities, equipment, and operational readiness.”
After the welcoming ceremony, an onboard guided tour of the A380 took place for all attendees, which included Taiwan government authorities, media, and honorable guests of the travel industry.
On the Emirates A380, First Class passengers can relax in one of 14 flat-bed, massage-equipped Private Suites; the cabin also has two exquisitely designed onboard Shower Spas, ensuring a revitalized and refreshed arrival.
For First and Business Class passengers the on-board lounge is the social highlight, featuring a fully-stocked bar and a selection of hot and cold canapés.
Business Class passengers can relax in seats that convert to flat beds up to 87 inches (two meters) long, whilst those traveling in Economy Class can stretch out in seats with a pitch of up to 33 inches.
Administrative Deputy Minister Fan Chih-Ku of MOTC said: “Thanks to the growing number of international passengers, major airlines such as Emirates come in succession to operate in Taiwan. This growth is testament to the ever-increasing standard of service at Taoyuan Airport, which is in line with some of the leading airports in the world.”
Passengers in all classes can use the on-board Wi-Fi and enjoy Emirates’ award-winning ice (information, communication, entertainment) Digital Widescreen inflight entertainment system, which features over 2,000 channels.