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Emirates will return its flagship A380 to Japan’s Narita airport.

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UAE, Dubai, October 12, 2022 – As Japan eliminates the daily arrival cap and relaxes the COVID-19 testing and self-quarantine rules for inbound travel, Emirates, the largest global airline, will increase capacity on its Narita-Dubai route beginning on November 15. Emirates has noticed a rise in reservations for flights to its gateways, Narita and Osaka, following the Japanese government’s move last month to loosen the entry restrictions.

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At 2:55 p.m. departing Dubai, Emirates aircraft EK318 will land in Narita at 17:20 p.m. The returning aircraft, EK319), leaves Narita at 22:30 and lands in Dubai at 5:30 the next day. Every time is local.

The Emirates A380’s return to Narita also demonstrates the airline’s dedication to Japan’s tourism and travel industry over a lengthy period of time. The airline’s daily service to Osaka EK316/317, flown by the Boeing 777, aims to meet the pent-up demand for travel into Japan while also giving passengers choice and flexibility.

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Emirates is commemorating 20 years of productive operations at Kansai International Airport in Osaka this year. In 2002, Emirates became the first airline to provide air connectivity between Japan and the UAE and the other nations of the Arabian Gulf. Despite the pandemic’s difficulties, the airline continued to support the neighbourhood by shipping vital air freight between Japan and other international markets. This helped to maintain the trade connections that were crucial during the exceptional times via its hub in Dubai.

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Leisure travellers from over 60 countries can now travel to Japan visa-free and without guided tours. However, travellers must still check the entry requirements. Tickets can be booked on emirates.com, the Emirates App, or via travel agents.

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The Emirates A380 experience remains highly sought after by travellers offering 14 First Class suites and 76 lie-flat seats in Business Class. Customers travelling to and from Narita can look forward to enjoying its spacious and comfortable cabins, signature products that offer travellers the best experiences in the sky like the Onboard Lounge, First Class suites, Shower Spa and an award-winning inflight entertainment system that includes more than 5,000 channels of on-demand entertainment. The airline has been gradually accelerating the deployment of its flagship A380 aircraft in line with the growing demand for air travel. Currently, Emirates’ Superjumbo is deployed to over 30 global destinations with more routes to be announced in the near future.

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Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha

Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.

This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.

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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.

With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.

Flight Schedule and Connectivity

The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).

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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.

This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.