Emirates Airline has announced that it will introduce a third daily service between Dubai and Cape Town from July 4.
The new service will supplement the two current daily flights between the two cities to meet growing demand on the route, the airline said in a statement.
The carrier said Cape Town is one of the most popular destinations in its global network, and the additional flight will help meet the growing demand for seats into and out of the city, further supporting the local tourism and hospitality industry.
The increased frequency underscores South Africa’s importance as a major business and tourism destination, it added.
The current codeshare cooperation between Emirates and South African Airways on flights between Dubai and South Africa will also be extended to include the additional Cape Town flight, giving greater access to SAA’s customers on Emirates’ global network.
The added frequency will also provide up to 23 tonnes of cargo capacity on the aircraft per flight, giving businesses and traders opportunities for increased imports and exports.
Emirates first launched services to South Africa 20 years ago, and in addition to Cape Town, the airline also operates four daily flights between Dubai and Johannesburg, and a daily flight between Dubai and Durban.
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