Emirates to Launch Dakar Service

DUBAI - Emirates airline unveiled plans to launch direct services to Senegal. The West African nation will be Emirates’ 106th international destination, and follows new route announcements to Tokyo, Amsterdam, Prague and Madrid, also launching in 2010. Dakar is the airline’s third new African destination in less than 12 months, after Durban and Luanda joined the network in late 2009.

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Published: Tue 9 Mar 2010, 10:02 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 5:01 PM

Starting September 1, 2010, Emirates will fly non-stop to Dakar five times a week on every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The service will be operated by an Airbus A340-300 aircraft, offering a three-class configuration of 12 first class, 42 business and 213 economy class seats. Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, said: “We are delighted to announce Dakar as our nineteenth destination into Africa. This new route further underlines our commitment to Africa, as we seek to continuously strengthen our services across the continent.”

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Published: Tue 9 Mar 2010, 10:02 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 5:01 PM

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