Emirates is restarting its second daily service between Perth in Australia and Dubai in the UAE. The service will be reinstated at the end of 2024 on 1 December and will be operated by the airline’s B888-300ER aircraft (pictured) in addition to its A380 daily service.
Acting Tourism Minister, John Carey, said the announcement “represents another important step forward in rebuilding WA’s aviation capacity and further strengthens Perth’s global reputation as the Western Gateway to Australia.”
He also noted that: “Securing additional direct aviation services is absolutely vital to driving more travellers to our state, injecting visitor spend into our economy, and creating jobs in the tourism and hospitality industries.”
Since borders reopened the airport has brought back or secured new non-stop flights to 19 global cities.
Perth Airports’ Chief Operating Officer, Scott Woodward, also commented that: “The reintroduction of Emirates’ second daily service is great news as it will add significant capacity into the Perth market.
“Emirates is an important airline partner for Western Australia and this additional daily service delivers an impressive 250,000 seats per year on this very popular route.”
The past two years have seen Perth Airport’s team work with the State Government, via Tourism Western Australia, to build Perth’s profile and reputation in the international aviation market, which according to Woodward is now paying dividends. “Not only does this service mean that there are more options for business and leisure travel, bu the increased capacity will lead to many more international visitors coming to Western Australia,” he said.
