Emirates A380 Set Off From Dubai To Accra

It’s an all Ghanaian affair in charge of the world biggest passenger aircraft A380 belonging to the Emirate Airline from the Dubai Airport en route to Kotoka International Airport, Terminal 3.

In charge of the Emirate A380 are Ghana’s Solomon Quainoo, captain of the flight and Samifred Quartey the leading Engineer who is also a Ghanaian.

In a short video,  the Ghanaian Captain of Airbus A380, Solomon Quianoo is heard announcing in Twi that the flight is about to take off from Dubai Airport to KIA terminal 3.

The Airbus A380, the biggest ever passenger airliner which can carry between 525 and 853 people depending on class configuration.

Emirates commenced operations to Ghana in January 2004 and flies to Accra daily from Dubai. Close to 1.6 million passengers have flown the Dubai – Accra route since its start, with popular destinations being China, India and the UK via its Dubai hub. Since 2006, Emirates SkyCargo has transported a total of over 73,000 tonnes of cargo from and into Ghana. The air cargo carrier has facilitated exports of over 41,000 tonnes from the country in the same time period. Major commodities exported include fruits and precious metals.

This year marks the Emirates A380’s 10th anniversary, and the iconic aircraft has transformed flying over 96 million passengers on over 106,000 flights. The Emirates A380 to Accra operated in a three-class configuration, with 426 seats in Economy Class on the main deck, 76 flat-bed seats in Business Class and 14 First Class Private Suites on the upper deck. In addition to spacious seats, free onboard wi-fi and award-winning inflight entertainment in all cabins, the Emirates’ A380 is renowned for its First Class Private Suites, Shower Spas and Onboard Lounge for First Class and Business Class passengers, offering a wide range of drinks and canapés, as well as space to socialise or simply relax.