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Al Etihad
21-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Emirates to introduce third daily flight to Mauritius
21 July 2025 13:06 DUBAI (WAM)Emirates has announced the introduction of a third daily flight to Mauritius, starting from December 1, as part of its commitment to supporting inbound tourism to the island additional service, to be operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft as EK709/710, will complement existing schedules and support the travel plans of Emirates customers planning trips to the popular destination from across its network of more than 140 currently serves Mauritius with two daily services aboard its flagship A380 aircraft, operating as EK701/702 and EK703/ addition of the third daily service, under a codeshare arrangement with Air Mauritius, will provide convenient flight timings to support travel itineraries and enable seamless connectivity for customers from the Middle East, Europe and the Americas travelling to the Indian Ocean holiday Kazim, Emirates' Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, said, 'The additional daily service on our wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft will enable a more than 30 percent increase in capacity on the route, while also providing additional flight options for leisure and business travellers to seamlessly connect to flights.'Since Emirates launched its scheduled services to Mauritius in 2002, the airline has carried more than 8.8 million passengers and more than 126,000 tonnes of cargo on flights to and from passenger and cargo operations have generated significant economic and social contributions, including $119 million in direct contribution from Emirates' flights, $264 million in tourism receipts, as well as $530 million to the Mauritian economy through tourism-related spending. Emirates' operations have also supported the creation of 3,600 jobs in the nation.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'Partner can't add much in that situation': Emirates redirects growth strategy away from India- explained
Representative image Emirates is shifting its strategic focus away from India due to long standing bilateral restrictions that have prevented the airline from expanding its operations in the country. Adnan Kazim, deputy president and chief commercial officer of Emirates, told ET that India, once among the airline's top five global markets, has now slipped to the top 10. The main reason, he said, is the cap on seat entitlements under the current air services agreement between India and Dubai. As per the agreement, UAE carriers, including Emirates, are allowed a total of 65,000 weekly seats to India, with a reciprocal limit for Indian carriers flying to Dubai. These limits have remained unchanged for over a decade despite a sharp increase in outbound travel from India. "All 171 weekly frequencies we operate to India are flying above 95% seat factor," said Kazim as per ET. "We're spilling traffic. The demand far exceeds the supply." Due to the inability to expand in India, Emirates is redirecting its growth to other regions. "We've been growing consistently, year after year, by at least 3-5%," Kazim said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "But we've not been able to add a single seat to India since 2014-nearly 11 years.' Emirates has since increased capacity and added destinations in Asia, the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. "That could've been India playing that role... but it's not the case," Kazim noted. He said Emirates remains open to partnerships with Indian carriers, but such tie-ups offer limited value unless seat entitlements are increased."Flights are already full. A partner cannot add much in that situation." he explained. Kazim also expressed interest in expanding into Tier 2 Indian cities. However, those plans are on hold due to the same restrictions. Pointing to the potential of the Indian market, Kazim highlighted the relatively low international travel volumes. 'You're moving about 120 million international passengers with a population of 1.5 billion. That number should be much higher." he said. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Unable to fly higher in India, Emirates soars elsewhere
Emirates is realigning its strategy, shifting its focus from India due to continued bilateral restrictions limiting its ability to expand operations. Speaking to ET, Adnan Kazim, deputy president and chief commercial officer of Emirates, said India, once a top-five market for the airline, has since slipped to among its top 10 markets globally. Under the current air services pact between India and Dubai, weekly seat entitlements for UAE carriers, including Emirates, are capped at 65,000. A reciprocal cap applies to Indian carriers flying to Dubai. These limits have stayed unchanged for more than a decade, despite surging demand and rapid growth in outbound travel from India. "All 171 weekly frequencies we operate to India are flying above 95% seat factor," said Kazim. "We're spilling traffic. The demand far exceeds the supply." Despite India's importance to Emirates' global network, Kazim said the market's relative standing has slipped. "India used to be among the top five markets. Now it's in the top 10," he said. The cap on adding seats to India is leading Emirates to expand its footprint to other markets. "We've been growing consistently, year after year, by at least 3-5%," said Kazim. "But we've not been able to add a single seat to India since 2014-nearly 11 years. Even though India is important, Emirates is shifting its dependency to many other markets and continents that are adding value to our network." He added that Emirates has added destinations and capacity in Asia, the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. "That could've been India playing that role... but it's not the case." Kazim said the airline is open to partnerships with Indian carriers but added that such arrangements have limited value without additional seat capacity. "You need to open up the gateway to create connectivity between domestic feeders and international routes," he said. "Flights are already full. A partner cannot add much in that situation." Emirates has also shown interest in expanding into Tier 2 Indian cities , but Kazim said those opportunities are restricted as well. "Even these new airports need business. When you build and make a size of airport, you need the contribution coming from international airlines," he said. He also pointed to India's low international travel volumes. "You're moving about 120 million international passengers with a population of 1.5 billion. That number should be much higher."
Al Etihad
02-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Emirates arrives in Shenzhen, marking its fourth gateway in China
2 July 2025 13:38 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)Emirates has officially launched its new daily service to Shenzhen, celebrating the airline's fourth gateway in the Chinese mainland and reinforcing its East Asia growth strategy. Emirates' inaugural flight, EK328, touched down at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport on July 1, receiving a warm welcome from distinguished guests and media partners on who flew on the inaugural flight from Dubai received special gifts and certificates to commemorate the a press release, Emirates on Wednesday announced that it now offers 42 weekly flights to four key cities in the Chinese mainland – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen – providing passengers and businesses with enhanced connectivity and travel options in and out of the Chinese by a four-class Boeing 777-300ER, Emirates' flight EK328 departs from Dubai at 1005hrs, arriving in Shenzhen at 2200hrs. The return flight EK329 departs Shenzhen at 2355hrs, landing in Dubai at 0340hrs the next to and from Shenzhen are conveniently timed to enable seamless connectivity to key destinations across Europe, including London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam - leveraging Emirates' extensive global network via its Dubai hub. Passengers can also seamlessly connect to Emirates' points in Kenya, Egypt, South Africa and Saudi Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airline, said: 'We are excited to launch our new daily service to Shenzhen – one of China's most dynamic and innovative cities. This milestone reflects Emirates' ongoing commitment to strengthening our presence in the Chinese mainland and supporting the country's trade and tourism objectives." He added, "It is also aligned with the strengthening of China-UAE relations, and a strategic move to seamlessly connect the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's innovation corridor - an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub that aims to attract global innovation resources, through our flights."Kazim explained, "We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, Shenzhen Airport Group and our local partners for their support in making this launch possible. We look forward to connecting more travellers and businesses between Shenzhen and Dubai and across our growing network.'Passengers flying to Shenzhen will enjoy an elevated experience onboard one of Emirates' enhanced Boeing 777s, offering 8 private suites in First Class, 40 lie-flat seats in Business Class, 24 seats in Premium Economy and 260 spacious seats in Economy Class. Shenzhen has become the first city in the Chinese mainland to receive Emirates' retrofitted aircraft with upgraded cabin interiors and the award-winning Premium Economy. The new Business Class cabin in a 1-2-1 layout will further offer aisle access to every passenger. Enhanced Cargo, Passenger Operations Emirates has been serving China since 2004 and plays a significant role in facilitating seamless connectivity to over 50 countries along the Belt and Road Initiative, covering one-third of the 150 countries and regions participating in the initiative. Expansion of the airline's operations will further boost inbound visitor volumes to the Greater Bay Area from GCC countries and Africa, while also supporting industries such as smart manufacturing, e-commerce, and biopharmaceuticals, through a 72-hour global supply chain wide-body Boeing 777-300ER, serving on the Dubai-Shenzhen route, offers 16 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight. Allowing it to further help amplify the 'Aerial Silk Road' by integrating Shenzhen's advanced manufacturing sector with Emirates' global cargo network. Airline's world-class cold chain capabilities will ensure the global accessibility and seamless transportation of perishable goods and pharmaceuticals. Strengthening UAE-China Ties The UAE is China's largest trading partner in the Middle East, with bilateral trade reaching $95 billion in 2023. Aviation plays a key role in the rapid growth of trade exchanges between the two nations. Emirates' expansion into the Chinese mainland comes at an opportune time as the UAE and China's comprehensive strategic partnership deepens further, boosting cooperation in various sectors such as trade, technology, logistics and from the GCC including the UAE can now visit China visa-free for up to 30 days, allowing Emirates' customers to enjoy hassle-free planning for their business and leisure trips to the Chinese mainland. Emirates remains committed to facilitating convenient and seamless international connectivity in and out of the Chinese mainland, in line with its growth strategy for East Asia.
Dubai Eye
02-07-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Emirates launches daily flights to China's Shenzhen
Emirates has officially launched its daily services to Shenzhen, marking the airline's fourth gateway in the Chinese mainland after Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Emirates' inaugural flight EK328 touched down at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport on July 1. "We are excited to launch our new daily service to Shenzhen – one of China's most dynamic and innovative cities. This milestone reflects Emirates' ongoing commitment to strengthening our presence in the Chinese mainland and supporting the country's trade and tourism objectives," said Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airline. Operated by a four-class retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, EK328 will depart from Dubai daily at 1005 and arrive in Shenzhen at 2200. The return flight EK329 will depart Shenzhen at 2355, landing in Dubai at 0340 the next day. The flights are conveniently timed to enable seamless connectivity to key destinations across Europe, including London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam. Passengers can also seamlessly connect to Emirates' points in Kenya, Egypt, South Africa and Saudi Arabia. Emirates' enhanced Boeing 777s will offer eight private suites in First Class, 40 lie-flat seats in Business Class, 24 seats in Premium Economy and 260 spacious seats in Economy Class. The new Business Class cabin in a 1-2-1 layout will further offer aisle access to every passenger. According to Kazim, the flights are "also aligned with the strengthening of China-UAE relations, and a strategic move to seamlessly connect the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's innovation corridor - an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub that aims to attract global innovation resources, through our flights". "We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, Shenzhen Airport Group and our local partners for their support in making this launch possible. We look forward to connecting more travellers and businesses between Shenzhen and Dubai and across our growing network," he added. The Dubai carrier will now offer 42 weekly flights to four key cities in the Chinese mainland – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen – providing passengers and businesses with enhanced connectivity and travel options in and out of Chinese mainland. Enhanced cargo and passenger operations Emirates has been serving China since 2004 and plays a significant role in facilitating seamless connectivity to over 50 countries along the Belt and Road Initiative, covering one-third of the 150 countries and regions participating in the initiative. Expansion of the airline's operations will further boost inbound visitor volumes to the Greater Bay Area from GCC countries and Africa, while also supporting industries such as smart manufacturing, e-commerce and biopharmaceuticals, through a 72-hour global supply chain system. The flights will offer 16 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight. Allowing it to further help amplify the 'Aerial Silk Road' by integrating Shenzhen's advanced manufacturing sector with Emirates' global cargo network. Airline's world-class cold chain capabilities will ensure the global accessibility and seamless transportation of perishable goods and pharmaceuticals. Strengthening UAE-China ties The UAE is China's largest trading partner in the Middle East, with bilateral trade reaching US$95 billion in 2023. Aviation plays a key role in the rapid growth of trade exchanges between the two nations. Emirates' expansion into the Chinese mainland comes at an opportune time as the UAE and China's comprehensive strategic partnership deepens further, boosting cooperation in various sectors such as trade, technology, logistics and investment. Travellers from the GCC including the UAE can now visit China visa-free for up to 30 days, allowing Emirates' customers to enjoy hassle-free planning for their business and leisure trips to the Chinese mainland.
