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The economic downturn is taking effect right across the globe and Emirates are, like other airlines, feeling the effects of the downturn in world travel.

2008 saw the launch of the Airbus A380 and Emirates was one of the first customers to take delivery of the super jumbo. However, they have recently revealed plans to withdraw the aircraft from one of its main routes, Dubai to New York JFK.

The aircraft will be replaced with a Boeing 777-300ER, which gives a reduction of 132 seats.

The airline has confirmed that this decision has been motivated by the current economic conditions. The A380 aircraft will be moved on to routes to the new destinations of Toronto, Canada and Bangkok, Thailand in the next few months.

On a brighter note, Emirates have confirmed that they are continuing with plans to expand further into the US market, by introducing long haul flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco in May 2009.

Passengers looking for cheap flights within the Middle East are increasingly turning to flydubai, Dubai’s first low-cost carrier. The passenegers will soon be enjoying the benefits of the new Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport.

Launch routes will soon be announced and, in keeping with flydubai’s current route network, flights will operate to a number of destinations within 4 and a half flying hours from Dubai.

Flydubai is a Dubai Government owned airline and is the first low cost airline of its kind in the country, using a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft. They have been operating successfully throughout the Middle East region, offering cheap flights to a number of destinations.