Emirates says ‘Hello Budapest’

Emirates says ‘Hello Budapest’

Emirates has launched a daily non-stop service to Budapest, with direct connections at Dubai from all of the airline’s four daily services from New Zealand.

Emirates’ flight from Dubai to Budapest is operated with a wide-body Airbus A330-200 aircraft in a two-class configuration.

The launch of the service to Budapest boosts Emirates’ destinations in Central Europe, including Vienna, Prague and Warsaw, all of which have connections with Emirates’ services from Auckland and Christchurch at Dubai.

“Our new daily service to Budapest will stimulate growth and provide new opportunities for Hungarian trade and tourism, through greater connectivity via our hub in Dubai,” said Thierry Antinori, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates.

“Both businesses and individuals in Hungary will benefit from enhanced links that Emirates will provide to over 60 destinations in the Far East and Australasia, West Asia, Indian Ocean and Middle East. We believe this new route will support Hungary’s aims to develop closer trade links with the East, and be a catalyst for further trade and tourism growth.”

Commented Jost Lammers, Chief Executive Officer, Budapest Airport: “For a fast growing market like Budapest, it is essential to have world class airlines connected and we are delighted that Emirates have launched their daily wide body service from Budapest to Dubai which will provide excellent connections through their Dubai hub.

“With tourism numbers to Budapest outperforming most European markets and robust GDP forecasts, we are confident that now is the ideal time to celebrate this route launch and we look forward to seeing Emirates upgrading the aircraft with more capacity in the not too distant future."

Tourism and the cruise industry in Budapest will receive a boost from the start of the new service, with over 3.4 million tourists visiting one of Europe’s most beautiful cities with a diverse mix of World Heritage sites, a vibrant culinary offering and excellent shopping.

Emirates’ new Budapest route coincides with the opening today of the airline’s Customer Contact Centre in the city, which will support 300 local jobs, representing a multi-million dollar investment in the local economy.

Emirates’ Airbus A330-200 will offer 27 seats in Business Class and 251 Economy Class seats. EK111 will depart Dubai at 0820hrs and will arrive at Budapest Airport at 1135hrs. The return flight, EK112 will depart at 1505hrs and will arrive at Dubai International Airport at 2330hrs.

Throughout all cabin classes, passengers can enjoy a range of entertainment including the latest international movies, television series, music and games. Seatback SMS, email and satellite phone are also available. Passengers on all Emirates flights enjoy generous baggage allowances with 30 kilos while travelling in Economy Class and 40 kilos in Business Class.

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