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Emirates launches Humanitarian Airbridge to Pakistan, offers free cargo capacity for flood-relief aid
Emirates launches Humanitarian Airbridge to Pakistan, offers free cargo capacity for flood-relief aid
In order to provide free cargo space on aircraft to transfer relief supplies to those dealing with the damage caused by the devastating floods, Emirates SkyCargo sets up an airbridge between Dubai and Pakistan.
As of right now, organizations based at the largest humanitarian hub in the world, International Humanitarian City (IHC), can transport essential supplies, food, and other emergency relief items directly to the five airports of Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, and Sialkot using the cargo space on all of Emirates’ passenger flights to Pakistan.
Emirates operates 53 scheduled passenger flights per week to Pakistan, where recent heavy rainfall has caused catastrophic flash flooding across the country, tragically leaving over 1,100 people dead and millions homeless.
Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Supervision of IHC, His Excellency Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, stated: “Crisis times are a true test of spirit and once again, we are working with Emirates to respond to a devastating humanitarian crisis, this time in Pakistan where floods have caused unimaginable losses and damages. We appreciate Emirates’ long-standing assistance with the IHC community as well as its honorable dedication to easing the suffering of those who were affected by these extraordinary floods. Together, we’re proud to provide the people of Pakistan with this essential assistance.
As one of the world leaders in air transport, Emirates is no stranger to facilitating humanitarian logistics.ย In May 2021, Emirates SkyCargo flew relief materials free of charge from Dubai to India over three weeks to support the Indian community in managing the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the Emirates India Humanitarian Airbridge, Emirates donated cargo capacity to transport essential supplies such as relief tents and thousands of oxygen cylinders and concentrators free of charge on flights to Indian destinations.
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First Look: IndiGo Takes Delivery of A321neo with New Business Class
India’s largest domestic airline, IndiGo (6E), celebrated its 18th anniversary in August 2024 by announcing a major upgrade: a new Business Class product called “IndiGo Stretch.”
Now, the airline has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft fitted with these premium seats. Registered as VT-ICF, this first A321neo with the new configuration took off from Hamburg (XFW) at 6:06 PM local time, operating flight 6E9001.
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The launch route for IndiGoโs A321neo with IndiGo Stretch seats will be from Delhi to Mumbai, starting November 14, 2024. After this initial route, the airline plans to expand the offering across its network.
Airbus completed the final assembly of this special aircraft in Hamburg, where the A321neo Final Assembly Line is located. Enthusiastic planespotters got a sneak peek of the new IndiGo Stretch interior before the aircraftโs official delivery to India.
Tobias Gudat, a planespotter on X.com, captured images of the aircraft, still marked with its test registration, showcasing its fresh Business Class interior.
Adding a distinctive touch, each IndiGo aircraft featuring the Stretch product will have the slogan “IndiGo Means Business” displayed on the fuselage, signaling a new era of premium travel for the airline.
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IndiGo took delivery of the A321neo with the Stretch seats on October 30, 2024, coinciding with Airbus’s delivery of the world’s first A321XLR to Iberia.
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