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Old 12th Dec 2007, 10:51
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Emirates To Cape Town

Good news for the SA pilots.
Emirates to launch daily flights to Cape Town
Trade and tourism ties between long-standing partners UAE and South Africa are expected to strengthen with the announcement that Dubai-based Emirates Airline, one of the world's fastest-growing international carriers, will launch daily flights to Cape Town, effective 30th March 2008.
Cape Town, a perennial favourite for tourists, will be Emirates' second gateway in South Africa, and its 15th in the African continent.
On the route, Emirates will operate its Airbus A330-200 in a three class configuration of 12 First, 42 Business and 183 Economy Class seats. From 1st October the aircraft type will be revised to the larger capacity Boeing 777-200 offering 12 First, 42 Business and 236 Economy Class seats.
Emirates flight EK 770 will depart Dubai at 08:15 hours, arriving in Cape Town at 16:25 hours. Return flight EK 771 will take off from Cape Town International Airport at 18:10 hours, touching down at Dubai International Airport at 06:00 hours the following day.
http://www.ameinfo.com/141719.html
Also looks like they are stopping HAM-JFK and using the 345 on both PER flights from March.
Jfk 201 first 380 flight!
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Old 12th Dec 2007, 14:36
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EMIRATES TO BOOST SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTPRINT

Airline to launch daily flights to Cape Town

DUBAI, U.A.E., 12th December 2007: Trade and tourism ties between long-standing partners UAE and South Africa are expected to strengthen with the announcement that Dubai-based Emirates Airline, one of the world’s fastest-growing international carriers, will launch daily flights to Cape Town, effective 30th March 2008.

The move represents an expansion of Emirates’ footprint in South Africa, closely following the airline’s recent introduction of third daily services to Johannesburg.

Cape Town, a perennial favourite for tourists, will be Emirates’ second gateway in South Africa, and its 15th in the African continent.

On the route, Emirates will operate its Airbus A330-200 in a three class configuration of 12 First, 42 Business and 183 Economy Class seats. From 1st October the aircraft type will be revised to the larger capacity Boeing 777-200 offering 12 First, 42 Business and 236 Economy Class seats. Both aircraft are equipped with industry-leading comforts such as ergonomic seats, personal video screens, in-seat phones, and facilities to send and receive email and sms from each seat.

In total, the award-winning airline will introduce approximately 2000 seats and over 100 tonnes of cargo capacity per week per direction to Cape Town, a development that will surely be welcomed by business and leisure travellers on either sides of the equator.

Cape Town’s outstandingly beautiful scenery, proximity to spectacular wildlife, diverse entertainment facilities and robust tourism infrastructure make it one of the world’s most sought-after holiday destinations. Thriving with trendy cafes, restaurants, top-of-the-line shopping and set against the backdrop of the world-famous Table Mountain, Cape Town is a must-experience holiday gateway.

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group said: “Emirates is grateful to the government and regulatory authorities in South Africa for granting it the permission to commence air services to Cape Town.”

“We have experienced increasing demand for convenient air connections to South Africa from Asia, Indian sub-continent and Middle East. At the same time, South Africa and Cape Town are prime tourism gateways for leisure travellers from Europe, Middle East, and in particular the UAE. The launch of Emirates’ non-stop flights to Cape Town will provide travellers with another entry and exit point in South Africa, thus boosting connectivity and contributing to the country’s economic and tourism development."

He concluded: “Emirates looks forward to supporting the South African government’s efforts in promoting trade and tourism into the country through our services.”

Emirates flight EK 770 will depart Dubai at 08:15 hours, arriving in Cape Town at 16:25 hours. Return flight EK 771 will take off from Cape Town International Airport at 18:10 hours, touching down at Dubai International Airport at 06:00 hours the following day.
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Emirates to Berlin

This is what I heard two days ago. HAM-JFK is going to be canceled from March 2008 but EK is going to start flying to Berlin.
HAM is going to be a 24 hr layover like it was before.
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Happy day are here again!

Durban later next year as well?!
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This is why you have o love EK, the new dest are rolling in! Come on A388.
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