In a bid to meet strong passenger
demand in Sudan, Emirates says it is launching an extra weekly
flight to Khartoum, thus, boosting its frequencies to four weekly
starting August 2011. Emirates states that the flights will
be operated by A330-200 aircraft in a three-class configuration
that includes 12 luxurious First Class seats, 42 seats in Business
Class and generous space for 183 passengers in Economy Class. It
adds that the additional flight will add over 950 seats per month
in each direction, and contribute significantly to economic and
tourism growth in Sudan. "This additional service will offer
customers greater flexibility in choosing their travel times as
well as help support further business and tourism opportunities in
Sudan," notes Mr. Jean Luc Grillet, Senior Vice President of
Commercial Operations for Africa.