From April 20, daily flights will operate on the busy route
to serve huge demand for passenger services. The daily flights between Dubai
and Toronto will offer over 6,800 seats per week on popular routes with 40 per
cent increase in capacity to serve pent-up demand.
This significantly enhanced bilateral relationship has set
both countries to reap vast economic benefits across a multitude of sectors and
supply chains. Canada’s air service agreement will pave the way for economic
opportunities and value creation for both nations, which will spur tourism and
trade.
Hailing the development as a crucial one for the airline,
Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer, who appreciated all
stakeholders and authorities who were involved in the pivotal agreement that
will provide a boost to the aviation and tourism sectors in both countries,
said Emirates welcomes the expansion of the air services agreement between the
UAE and Canada.
“We have been serving customers between Toronto and Dubai
since 2007, and although the double-decker A380 aircraft has been operating the
route since 2009, demand arising from leisure and corporate travellers,
diaspora and students has consistently outstripped the allocated capacity. This
enhanced agreement represents a turning point for us in our strategy to serve
our customers better, by offering more choice and flexibility, and meet pent-up
demand across our growing network.”
Kazim continued: “Business ties between Canada and the UAE
have grown significantly over the years and the expanded air services will help
to further nurture business and trade.
The expansion of air services is also an affirmation of the growing
importance of the UAE to Canada’s global connectivity, which we can support
through our global network of more than 130 destinations. Together with the
relevant authorities, our codeshare and loyalty programme partner Air Canada,
and our valued industry partners, we look forward to playing a role in
facilitating more tourism and trade opportunities between the two nations.”
Emirates operates the flagship A380 aircraft on the Dubai-Toronto
route, allowing 491 passengers across Economy Class, Business Class and First
Class on each flight. With the two additional flights per week, Emirates will
offer close to 2,000 additional seats to serve the busy route, representing a
40 per cent increase in capacity between its hub city of Dubai and the Canadian
point.
The Dubai-Toronto route is highly popular amongst customers
from India, UAE, Bangladesh, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka while
the same countries represent top destinations for travellers from Toronto.