In video and photos ... Ticket No. 1 holder lists details of the first flight of "Emirates Airlines"
picture
On October 25, 1985, "Emirates Airlines" launched its first airline outside the Emirates with only two leased aircraft, namely, the "Boeing 737" and "Airbus B4 300".
The company's first flight took off from Dubai International Airport to Karachi, with 133 passengers on board.
Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Zarouni was awaiting the news of the establishment of the company and rushed to buy a ticket on the first flight from the "dnata" travel office with the opening of reservations, only to discover that he was the first commercial passenger on board the tanker flight.
Al-Zarouni said, "The UAE residents were eagerly awaiting the launch of the first flights (Emirates Airlines) after the announcement of its official establishment," noting that the purpose of his travel was to encourage and provide support for a national project.
He added, "On October 25, the day of departure, I arrived at Dubai International Airport, more than four hours before take-off, and travel procedures were smooth, amid feelings of pride and happiness," noting that "the first flight included an official delegation, along with commercial travelers, and arrived To the city of Karachi, in a very welcome airport.
He indicated that he spent two days in Karachi, waiting for the return flight to Dubai, noting that "after a while, he received a call from the (Emirates Airlines) company to discover that he was the first commercial passenger on the first flight of the carrier," noting that he had received a certificate from the company in this regard. .
The holder of Ticket No. 1 on the first flight stated that he proudly followed the news of "Emirates Airlines", which was in the headlines of the press and international television stations, in the following years, pointing out that, within a short period, the company achieved exceptional success, becoming one of the largest and most famous air carriers. In the world and the fastest growing.
Follow our latest local and sports news, and the latest political and economic developments via Google news