Emirates Upgrades Algiers Service

News Release, 26 November 2013

Emirates Upgrades Algiers Service

Emirates will strengthen its commitment to Algeria by introducing the Airbus A340-500 on its daily Dubai-Algiers route from December 1, boosting seat capacity by nearly 10% and offering an enhanced cabin product.

“The upgrade of our Algiers service (from the current A330-200) to an Airbus A340-500 is a clear marker of the route’s success since its launch less than one year ago, highlighting the strong growth potential of this destination,” said Adil Al Ghaith, Vice President Commercial Operations for Northern and Western Africa. “Offering the highest standards of passenger comfort, our customers travelling to and from Algiers will now be able to enjoy the added in-flight features offered by this aircraft, including the private First Class suites and extended inflight entertainment options in all classes.”

Since the route launch in March this year, Emirates has carried over 73,000 passengers between Dubai and Algiers, boosting international tourism to the capital of Algeria from destinations in the Middle East, Asian Subcontinent, Far East and Australasia.

All four daily Emirates services from New Zealand provide direct connections in Dubai with the service to Algiers.

The new aircraft has 258 seats in a three-class configuration offering 12 luxurious First Class suites, 42 seats in Business Class and generous space for 204 passengers in Economy Class.

Click here to see a short video showcasing the Airbus A340-500.

Emirates also offers passengers very generous baggage allowances of 50kg in First Class, 40kg in Business Class, and 30kg in Economy Class.

Emirates currently operates 208 aircraft to 137 destinations, including the world’s largest Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 fleet. 

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