Emirates flight from Manchester to Dubai delayed on technical grounds

An Emirates flight from Manchester to Dubai was delayed on Monday due to a ‘technical issue’.

“Emirates flight EK022 from Manchester to Dubai, scheduled to depart on December 19 at 8.50am (Manchester time), has been delayed due to a technical issue,” an Emirates spokesperson told Gulf Business. 

The spokesperson said that affected passengers are being provided with assistance, and will be re-accommodated on a replacement aircraft due to depart from Manchester on December 20 at 6am.

“Emirates apologises for the inconvenience caused. The safety of our passengers and crew is of the utmost importance,” the spokesperson added.

Emirates operates three daily flights between Dubai and Manchester, all operated using Airbus A380.

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