PHUKET: Emirates has announced four new weekly flights between Dubai and Phuket, starting on December 1.
The flights will connect most cities in the Americas for the first time and improve connections to a number of destinations in Europe and the Middle East, where the Dubai carrier flies from more than 50 cities.
''Since the launch in 2012, Phuket has been a solid success story,'' said Thierry Antinori, Emirates' executive vice president and chief commercial officer.
''The fact that we are now adding a further four weekly flights highlights not only the desirability of the destination, but also the demand for passengers wishing to travel with Emirates.''
He added that the new flights ''have been well timed to not only maximise connections across our network but also allow for a morning arrival in Phuket, giving travellers even more time to enjoy the island and its surrounds.''
Phuket island is the gateway to southern Thailand, making it easier for people to expand their travels to Khao Lak, Phang Nga, Koh Samui, Trang, Krabi and Koh Lipe.
Emirates will operate the new flights with a Boeing 777-300ER, offering eight seats in first class, 42 seats in business class and 310 economy class seats.
The flights will connect most cities in the Americas for the first time and improve connections to a number of destinations in Europe and the Middle East, where the Dubai carrier flies from more than 50 cities.
''Since the launch in 2012, Phuket has been a solid success story,'' said Thierry Antinori, Emirates' executive vice president and chief commercial officer.
''The fact that we are now adding a further four weekly flights highlights not only the desirability of the destination, but also the demand for passengers wishing to travel with Emirates.''
He added that the new flights ''have been well timed to not only maximise connections across our network but also allow for a morning arrival in Phuket, giving travellers even more time to enjoy the island and its surrounds.''
Phuket island is the gateway to southern Thailand, making it easier for people to expand their travels to Khao Lak, Phang Nga, Koh Samui, Trang, Krabi and Koh Lipe.
Emirates will operate the new flights with a Boeing 777-300ER, offering eight seats in first class, 42 seats in business class and 310 economy class seats.
Er excuse me but has Emerites not had these flights for the last five years? If not I have been flying on ghost flights?
Posted by Graham on August 18, 2015 16:05
Editor Comment:
They're four additional weekly flights, which means they already have flights.