This is part of Emirates Group programme plan to turn the airline into stylish and fashionable brand globally.
The aircraft will have eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat seats in Business Class and 310 spacious seats in Economy Class.
Says Orhan Abbas, Emirates Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, Latin America, Central and Southern Africa: “As Emirates we are constantly seeking ways to enhance our services, and the upgauge to the Boeing 777-300ER on the Lusaka-Harare route is part of our commitment to offer Zambian and Zimbabwean travellers even more comfort and entertainment on our daily service.”
The decision to introduce the new fleet is in response to interest shown by both nations Zimbabweans and Zambians, who frequent Dubai, London, Beijing, New York, Hong Kong, Manchester and Delhi routes, that are serviced by Emirates.
“In addition to the enhanced on-board product, we are also able to offer more seats, ensuring capacity to meet growing demand on the route, not just outbound from Zimbabwe and Zambia, but also inbound from the United States, UK and Australia, as we continue to build and strengthen trade and tourism links between Zimbabwe and Zambia with markets in the rest of Emirates’ extensive global network, through seamless and convenient connections via our Dubai hub,” he added.
The deployment of the aircraft on the Lusaka and Harare route also makes Emirates’ southern Africa network an all Boeing 777 operation, with flights to Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa, and Luanda in Angola, highlighting the importance of the region with a growing and vibrant tourism and business sector.
The airlines thus far connects more than 120 destinations in over 70 country’s.
Although no figures were given on the new airbus, it augurs well for the SADC states.
