Like the current flight, the new evening frequency will be operated with a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft featuring a First Class product.
 
Emirates began serving Stansted in June 2018, initially with a daily flight, moving to twice-daily in March 2019. The route was suspended during the pandemic but reinstated in August last year.
 
Gareth Powell, Stansted’s managing director, said: “The decision to have 14 weekly flights from Stansted is a demonstration of the airline’s confidence in the demand for long-haul travel from the airport. 

“Since the airline returned to the airport in the summer following the Covid pandemic, the route has been extremely popular, providing onward connections to locations all around the world."

The airport recently opened a new double airbridge, enhancing its capability to handle wide-body aircraft. Emirates became the first airline to use the new bridge, which enables passengers to board and disembark more quickly. 

Richard Jewsbury, Emirates UK divisional vice-president, added: “Since we recommenced services to and from Stansted in August 2022, bookings have continued to surge from the London hub. 

“It is fantastic to be scaling up operations even further this year offering passengers increased connectivity ahead of the popular summer holiday period. Stansted is a key hub for Emirates in the east and south-east of the UK, and we look forward to welcoming even more passengers onboard.”