The Gulf carrier had been poised to deploy the aircraft on the route from the start of July. However, a statement provided to TTG on Wednesday (9 March) following a report by aviation title Simple Flying confirmed the aircraft would not return in the summer.
The route will, instead, continue to be operated by smaller Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, offering about 40% fewer seats per flight.
"Emirates’ planned A380 services to a few cities across our network has been deferred after a routine review of our operational requirements," said the carrier.
