Third Iraqi gateway for the airline
Emirates commenced its new non-stop service between Dubai and Erbil city in Iraq, making it the 11th destination launched by the airline this year.
The new route marks Emirates’ newest destination in the Middle East region and its third gateway in Iraq, after Baghdad and Basra.
The new service between Emirates’ hub in Dubai and Erbil will initially operate four times a week, increasing to a daily service from 1st September 2012. Emirates will fly its Airbus 340-300 on the route, offering 267 seats in a three-class configuration and more than 13 tonnes of cargo capacity.
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has been operating a freighter out of Erbil since February 2011.
Emirates currently operates a daily flight to Baghdad and Basra. The airline has dedicated sales offices in both Iraqi cities.
Source: Emirates