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Emirates spreads its wings in India
By MaltaMedia News
Jun 30, 2008 - 11:21:42 AM
Set against a backdrop of booming trade ties and escalating travel between Dubai and India, Emirates, one of the world’s fastest-growing carriers has announced plans to advance its Indian operation with 18 additional flights per week, effective 1st July 2008.
The Dubai-based airline is stepping up its frequencies to the country’s capital city, New Delhi, and IT hubs, Bangalore and Hyderabad, progressing its Indian footprint to 132 flights per week – the highest ever frequency for an international carrier in the Indian skies. In time to support the holiday season, the new frequencies will be introduced between July and October 2008.
Closely following its recent announcement to introduce a second daily operation to New Delhi, Emirates will introduce four additional weekly frequencies to the capital city, one each on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, starting 2nd July.
Cargo movement is also expected to gain momentum as the increased capability - over 300 tonnes per week – supports the growing export of garments, meat products, fruits and vegetables, machinery and spares to Middle East, Africa and Europe.
Also known as the Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore, home to more than 1600 tech firms, will be served with seven additional weekly frequencies – two of which will be introduced in July and the remaining five in October.
Emirates will progressively increase its Hyderabad service to 18 flights a week by 1st October. The additional flights have been timed to provide the city’s business and leisure travellers with quick connections to onward points in Europe and North America.
India-Dubai trade relations have been outstanding and promise further growth next year. India is the leading export and re-export destination for Dubai and its second-largest source of imports. Also, India has the highest number of companies registered with Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The additional flights will be operated by ultra-modern Boeing 777 and Airbus A330-200 aircraft in two and three-class configurations, and will inject over 5900 seats on the Indian routes.
Emirates flies five times weekly from Dubai to Malta via Larnaca in Cyprus, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on the Boeing 777-300. As from 1st December 2008, Emirates will be operating flights to Malta on a daily basis. For flight information and bookings visit www.emirates.com.mt
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