The world’s leading airline “Emirates” is taking major steps to further expand its global reach. According to the latest reports, this flagship airline from Dubai has announced the launch of new flights to China, Asia, Europe, and Africa, while adding 8 new routes by 2025.
This move has been taken after European airlines retreated from China, in which Emirates is seeing great benefits with the help of its geographical center (Dubai).
Focus on China, adding new cities
Emirates has added three major Chinese cities, Shenzhen (SZX), Hangzhou (HGH), and Chengdu (CTU), to its list. Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will be used for Shenzhen, which can carry 364 to 442 passengers daily.
These flights will strengthen connectivity with China through the Dubai hub. On the other hand, flights to Hangzhou and Chengdu are also expected to start soon.
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Expansion into the Asian market
In addition to China, Emirates will also connect the Vietnamese city of Da Nang (DAD) and Cambodia’s Siem Reap (SAI) with its flights.
These flights could be operated on the principle of “Fifth Freedom”, under which passengers can also travel via a third hub such as Singapore.
Advances to Europe and Africa
In Europe, Helsinki (HEL) will be connected by Emirates’ new Airbus A350 aircraft, which are suitable for less congested cities. In Africa, Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (FIH) and Brazzaville in the Congo (BZV) will also become part of Emirates’ network.
These routes will be operated as “Triangular Flights”, which will allow passengers to travel to multiple destinations on a single ticket.
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New aircraft technology
Emirates will test its new Airbus A350 aircraft on routes such as Helsinki and Mumbai, which are fuel-efficient and feature advanced features.
On the other hand, despite the delayed delivery of the Boeing 777X, the airline will receive 205 new aircraft by 2025, which will help it reach smaller cities.
Problems for European airlines
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is making European airlines’ routes to China longer and more expensive, causing companies such as Lufthansa and British Airways to reduce their flights. Emirates is making full use of this opportunity to strengthen its presence in China and Asia.
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Preparations for 2025
For next year, Emirates has also announced the launch of additional flights to Edinburgh (Scotland), Melbourne (Australia), Beirut (Lebanon), and Colombo (Sri Lanka).
Specifically for Edinburgh, Airbus A350 aircraft will be used, which will be equipped with the latest entertainment and comfortable seats.
Conclusion
This expansion plan by Emirates will not only give passengers access to new destinations but will also take Dubai to another milestone in the global aviation sector. According to a spokesperson for the airline, all flights will begin soon after final approval.
