Expanding Network: Emirates to fly to three new destinations

KARACHI: In a bid to capitalise on the growing traffic between Europe and Asia, Emirates airline announced on Thursday that it would launch daily flights to three new destinations in Europe – Geneva, Copenhagen and St Petersburg – from its global hub in Dubai. At a press conference, Emirates officials highlighted the fact that passengers from Pakistan to these destinations will have higher baggage allowances than usual, with a 30kg limit for economy, 40kg for business and 50kg for first-class passengers. The airline will be flying some of its largest planes, including the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 777, to these destinations to allow for more cargo.



Published in The Express Tribune, June 10th, 2011.