Emirates has announced plans to advance its Indian operation with 18 additional flights per week, effective 1 July, 2008.
Emirates will step up its frequencies to the country's capital New Delhi, and IT hubs, Bangalore and Hyderabad, progressing its Indian footprint to 132 flights per week - the highest ever frequency for an international carrier in the Indian skies.
New Delhi: Closely following its recent announcement to introduce a second daily operation to New Delhi, Emirates will introduce four additional weekly frequencies to the capital city.
Cargo movement is also expected to gain momentum as the increased capability - over 300 tonnes per week - supports the growing export of garments, meat products, fruits and vegetables, machinery and spares to Middle East, Africa and Europe.
Hyderabad: Emirates will progressively increase its Hyderabad service to 18 flights a week by 1 October.
Cargo tonnage will improve by over 70 per cent to 246 tonnes a week, offering Hyderabad's exporters the much-needed capacity to transport pharmaceuticals, engineering spares, chemicals and poultry products to the Gulf, Africa, America and Europe.
Salem Obaidalla, Emirates' senior vice-president, commercial operations, West Asia and Indian Ocean, said: "Having fuelled strong economic and trade ties between the Middle East and India since the start of its services in 1985, Emirates is well poised to support India's blistering growth in the 21st century with its efficient, reliable and increased air links.
"The additional flights have been introduced at an opportune time and will support the growing demand for air connections during the summer season as thousands of Indian expatriates head home for their annual holidays."
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