Relations between the UAE and South Africa are set to strengthen with prospects of increased economic and trade activity, as Dubai-based carrier, Emirates, adds four additional flights to its existing double-daily Johannesburg service, starting 1st June.
Emirates, one of the fastest-growing global airlines will introduce its third daily flight to the South African capital city every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The additional frequencies will be operated by a two-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft offering 42 Business and 385 Economy Class seats together with industry-leading comforts such as mood lighting to minimise jet lag, and ice – the Emirates’ pioneered Information, Communication and Entertainment system offering 600 channels of entertainment.
Nasser bin Kherbash, Emirates’ Senior Vice President Commercial Operations Africa said: “There is a strong and growing demand for convenient air travel connections between South Africa and cities in the Middle East. Emirates is delighted to be launching four additional services and stepping up its Johannesburg presence to 18 weekly flights, enabling us to better service our customers’ travel needs.”
The extra flights will introduce over 1,700 seats and 66-plus tonnes of cargo capacity per week per direction, benefiting traders and businessmen in the UAE and South Africa; both primary trading and distribution hubs for their respective regions.”
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