Emirates to launch A380 service to Washington airport

Emirates said Monday it would boost capacity on its Washington service with an Airbus A380, picking up passenger slack after United abandoned the route. Daily flights with the world's largest aircraft will begin on February 1 between Emirates's home base of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Dulles International Airport near the US capital, the company said. Tim Clark, president of Emirates, said it was filling a void left by United which plans to stop service the route on Jan 25. "Despite strong seat load factors, United has made the decision to withdraw from the route. The additional seats offered by our A380 will therefore restore capacity on the route, and ensure that American consumers and international travelers wishing to visit DC for business or leisure will continue to be served," Clark said. <br/>