Originally Posted by
Sk1schoolsam
Does anyone have insight into how the new Emirates Dubai service is performing?
i heard from a source within Emirates that the real reason for the EDI rotation reductions in November and from now through May is because of soft booking numbers and not aircraft or pilot shortages.
Surely this won’t be helped by the service increase at GLA.
That is correct but the service has been very busy during the holiday season despite the flight operating daily, plus the occasional flight has been operated by a two-class aircraft due to demand in Economy. However demand for EK always surges around the festive season from all UK destinations, so this is perhaps not really a surprise. I am not sure if EY sold any tickets past the end of Sept but if they did, perhaps some traffic was spilled over to EK? Demand naturally tapers off after the festive rush though so it will get a bit quieter.
Looking ahead, the A380 service from Glasgow does pose a threat for premium traffic at EDI with the EK lounge at GLA being so very popular, in addition to the different product on the A380. If you pay for a Business or First ticket to/from Glasgow, then the EK chauffer drive service will still pick you up and drop you off anywhere in Edinburgh, so the slightly longer journey will be worth it for some.
The recently installed second airbridge on Stand 16 will greatly help in reducing boarding times though which is a positive step.