Emirates to become single largest international carrier in Indian skies by Feb'09
21 Oct 2008
New Delhi: Dubai-based international carrier, Emirates, has announced it will add 31 weekly services to India which will take the number of weekly flights to 163 by February 2009.
"We are going to add 31 more weekly flights to the existing 132 by February next year. The enhanced capacity will position Emirates as the single largest international carrier in the Indian skies," Emirates vice-president (India and Nepal) Orhan Abbas told reporters here.
The carrier will introduce seven additional flights between Delhi and Dubai with effect from 26 October, which will increase total weekly frequency on this route from 18 to 25 flights.
The Emirates will add seven additional flights per week to its current 28 flights per week from Mumbai.
"The strengthening of our operations in India clearly shows the country's importance to Emirates' global operations. Our flights will offer businessmen, leisure travellers and students the convenience and flexibility in their travel plans," Abbas said.