Airlines

Emirates boosts services to Hong Kong with third daily flight from November

Emirates has announced the addition of a third daily service to Hong Kong beginning November 1. The new flight, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, will provide nonstop service between Dubai and Hong Kong, helping to meet the route’s expanding demand.

Emirates is boosting its weekly flight schedule to 21 flights in order to fulfill market demand and provide consumers with increased flexibility, choice, and connectivity. With the addition of the third scheduled service, Emirates will now offer two daily direct flights to the city in addition to a third daily service through Bangkok, giving customers more flexibility in their travel plans.

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The increased daily frequency between Hong Kong and Dubai will be EK382/383, with seats available in First Class, Business Class, and Economy Class. Tickets can be purchased through emirates.com, the Emirates App, and select travel agencies.

EK382/383 is scheduled to operate with timings as follows (all times are local):

Dates	Flight	Departure	Arrival
1 November 2023 – 30 March 2024	EK382 (DXB/HKG)	03:15	14:30
1 November 2023 – 30 March 2024	EK383 (HKG/DXB)	18:00	23:05

The extra flights will enhance Emirates‘ direct services on EK380/381 and EK384/385, which operate with a brief stopover in Bangkok. The additional flights will be deployed in November. Both trips make use of Emirates’ flagship A380 aircraft, which are still in high demand among passengers due to their roomy and pleasant cabins.

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The airline’s expanded service to Hong Kong is anticipated to make it easier for customers to link between Hong Kong and other well-known locations within Emirates’ network, such as the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and a variety of European locations. Additionally, Brazil, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and other European nations including Germany, Italy, and Portugal are important feeder markets for Hong Kong.

Airlines

Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.