Emirates Year of Tolerance A380 Takes Flight - Breaks World Record


As reported here on Aviation roundtable blog, https://aviationroundtable.blogspot.com/2019/11/emirates-airline-to-operate-historic.html?m=1

Emirates airline made history on Friday when it set a new record for the largest number of nationalities on a single flight.The A380, with its one-off Year of Tolerance livery, took off from Dubai International Airport as part of celebrations marking this year’s UAE National Day.



The plane, carrying more than 500 passengers, flew over all seven emirates at low altitude, allowing those on the ground to watch the aircraft.On board were Emirates residents from 145 different countries - a new and official Guinness World Record.

Flight EK2019 took off from Dubai shortly after 12pm and was in the air for a little over an hour and a half. Its striking livery depicted a line of people from different backgrounds and cultures, all holding hands in a show of solidarity.

Once airborne, the jet initially headed towards the coast of Umm Al Quwain, followed by Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.It then altered course to fly towards Al Ain and the coast of Abu Dhabi, before making its way to Sharjah corniche and Ajman. It later landed back in Dubai.

UAE residents were invited to apply for a seat on the plane in the lead up to National Day, with officials hoping they could beat the then world record of 75 nationalities on board one flight. Which off course Emirates surpassed with 145 nationalities. For many passengers, it was a matter of huge pride to be selected to represent their home country.

Images credit: Emirates and Flightradar 24

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