Emirates recently extended A380 route network to the Netherlands with the launch of services to Amsterdam. Emirates said it had become the first carrier to offer a scheduled A380 service to the Netherlands, after just two years since its first flight to Amsterdam.

The double-decker will operate as EK 0147, departing Dubai to Amsterdam daily, and will become the 19th A380 destination among a host of major cities around the world.

“After progressively building up services to the Netherlands over a course of two years, Emirates is responding to strong demand by bringing its flagship aircraft to one of Europe's most important trading and logistics hubs, adding much-needed seat capacity — more than 2,000 seats a week — which will stimulate further tourism and trade between the Netherlands, UAE and beyond.

The A380 is central to the Emirates strategy. Our orders represent a sizable chunk of the total program worldwide and Emirates has played a key role in the design and performance characteristics of the aircraft, which have become our signature markers in the industry,” said Thierry Antinori, EVP, passenger sales worldwide, Emirates.

“We are seamlessly connecting passengers to our extensive route network which includes 10 Indian cities, 21 African destinations, and key points across the Far East and Australia. Emirates is also enabling customers to continue their A380 experience via our hub in Dubai to popular destinations like Sydney, Bangkok and Hong Kong,” he added.

The Dutch capital is the 5th largest economy in the euro zone, known for its key role as a logistics and trade center. The UAE and the Netherlands have a buoyant trade relationship, which reached $1.7 billion in 2011.

The Emirates delegation was welcomed with an arrival reception at Schiphol Airport.

Emirates, described as the largest A380 operator in the world, has carried more than 10 million passengers since the double-decker was introduced to its fleet in August 2008.