DUBAI, U.A.E., 4th November 2009 - In a major expansion spanning two months, Emirates will advance its footprint in Asia Pacific with planned capacity enhancements to Bangkok, Sydney, Manila and Jakarta.
Starting December 2009, Emirates will introduce a fourth daily service to Bangkok, a third daily service to Sydney, two additional flights to Manila and one additional service to Jakarta.
17 flights per week will be added between December 2009 and January 2010, representing 13 % growth in seat capacity. Post increase, the airline's operation in Asia Pacific will escalate to 187 flights per week.
Bangkok
Emirates' fourth daily service to Bangkok comes into effect on 2nd December operated by a state-of-the-art Boeing 777-300 in a three class configuration (12 First, 42 Business and 310 Economy Class seats). The flights will support Thailand's economic recovery by boosting tourist arrivals from Dubai and the larger Middle East - a region the Tourism Authority of Thailand has consistently targeted through multi-million dollar programmes including the recent 'Jump to Amazing Thailand' campaign. The extension of visa fees exemption for Thailand until March 2010 is expected to generate more tourist traffic which will be served by Emirates' additional flights.
Sydney
Starting 2nd December, the Australian city of Sydney will receive its third-daily Emirates flight on Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays and Sundays. The service will be stepped up to cover Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with effect from 2nd January 2010, bringing Emirates' weekly capacity to 70 flights. The expansion reflects yet another commitment by Emirates in Australia.
The flight's departure from Sydney has been timed to offer 'same day service' to Europe - one of Australia's key outbound markets. The eagerly-anticipated service presents Sydneysiders with the opportunity to have breakfast in Sydney, lunch in Dubai and dinner in Europe.
The additional services combined with Emirates' recent interline agreement with Virgin Blue (offering convenient domestic connections within Australia) means enhanced access for Middle East passengers travelling Down Under, as well as for Australians travelling to Dubai and beyond.
Manila
In December Emirates will enhance its existing EK 332 service to Manila to include Thursdays, and EK 334 to include Mondays. Post expansion the operation will grow from 12 flights a week to 14 flights or a double-daily service on every day of the week. The additional flights will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft offering 42 Business and 400 Economy Class seats, as well as 16.7 tonnes of cargo capacity. Filipinos will benefit from the increased access to global markets, as will the country's exporters of aircraft parts, computer parts, electronic components, handicrafts and perishables. The extra flights will also facilitate seamless import of personal and household goods, perfume products, medical equipment and automotive parts into Manila.
Jakarta
The Indonesian capital city will receive an additional Emirates service with effect from 6th December, bringing its total operation to 11 flights per week. The service will operate to Jakarta every Sunday, returning to Dubai the following day. The ultra-modern Emirates' Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a two-class configuration of 42 Business and 400 Economy will be used. The additional frequency will enhance connectivity for Indonesia's business and leisure community travelling to Europe, as well as for inbound Middle East tourists visiting the archipelago. The 16.7 tonnes cargo capacity on the flight will facilitate export of fruit, fish, textiles and computer parts.
Fly non-stop to Dubai and beyond to over 100 destinations. With our five North American gateways, Emirates can take you from almost any major city to Dubai with just one connection. Depart any day of the week from New York (JFK), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and three times a week from Toronto (YYZ)**. Emirates offers easy and efficient transit through Dubai International Airports new Terminal 3 to destinations beyond. Discover the technologically advanced Emirates A380 from Toronto and enjoy an experience unlike any other. Indulge in complimentary fine wines, gourmet meals, and over 1200 channels of entertainment on your own personal TV screen. As you relax in one of our ergonomically designed seats, jetlag is an afterthought under our cabin’s star-lit mood lighting where our multi-lingual crew will ensure you an enjoyable experience.
Emirates is an award-winning airline with one of the youngest, wide-body fleets in the sky today. Emirates currently offers service to over 100 destinations in 60 countries. Our non-stop service to Dubai from New York, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Toronto, Emirates affords you the opportunity to explore the Middle East, Africa, Pakistan, India, the Far East, Australia and Southeast Asia.
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