Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, was welcomed by Barcelona – El Prat Airport today as the airline brought its popular A380 aircraft for a one-off service. This is the first ever scheduled service of an Emirates A380 to Spain. The A380 service will also operate on 1 March 2013.

Emirates announced that from 1st October 2013 it will begin daily, non-stop flights to Clark International Airport, the airline’s second destination in the Philippines. The new service will be operated by a two-class Boeing 777-300ER.

Emirates has further bolstered its commitment to South Australia with the introduction of three extra flights a week, ensuring a non-stop, daily service between Dubai and Adelaide. The new service will see an additional 1,062 seats operate in and out of the state per week, carrying an expected 200,000 passengers on the route each year.

The Qantas and Emirates partnership is set to boost local tourism as international bookings open for 32 Australian destinations including eight locations in New South Wales.

Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa has announced the enhancement of its spa and wellbeing offerings with Australian brand Sodashi as its exclusive spa product provider. In a bid to streamline the resort’s holistic experience, Emirates Wolgan Valley will offer the Sodashi range exclusively in the Timeless Spa; and introduce the internationally acclaimed Australian skin care and spa brand into all guest suites and amenities.

Qantas has welcomed a decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission grant interim authorisation for the proposed Qantas and Emirates partnership. The partnership still remains subject to final authorisation from the ACCC, a decision which is expected in March.