DUBAI, 10 April 2023: Following the breakthrough expanded air transport agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Canada, Emirates is increasing its frequency with two additional weekly flights between Dubai and Toronto.
From 20 April, daily flights will operate on the busy route to serve the huge demand for passenger services.
The move comes as bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and Canada have enhanced significantly, with both countries set to reap vast economic benefits across many sectors and supply chains.
Hailing the development as a crucial one for the airline, Emirates’ chief commercial officer Adnan Kazim said: “Emirates welcomes the expansion of the air services agreement between the UAE and Canada and we would firstly like to thank all stakeholders and authorities who were involved in this pivotal agreement that will provide a boost to the aviation and tourism sectors in both countries.
“We have been serving customers between Toronto and Dubai since 2007. Although the double-decker A380 aircraft has been operating the route since 2009, demand 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 to meet demand across our growing network.
“Business ties between Canada and the UAE have grown significantly over the years, and the expanded air services will help to nurture business and trade further. The expansion of air services also affirms the UAE’s growing importance 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,” continued Kazim.
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 weekly flights, Emirates will offer close to 2,000 additional seats to serve the busy route, representing a 40% 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. At the same time, the same countries represent top destinations for travellers from Toronto.
Tickets can be booked by visiting www.emirates.com or through preferred travel agents.
Last year, Emirates activated a codeshare partnership with Air Canada, allowing customers to enjoy seamless connectivity when flying to domestic points within Canada via Toronto. Top connections for Emirates customers beyond Toronto include Ottawa, Winnipeg, Halifax, Montreal, Calgary and Edmonton. Air Canada’s customers can travel to destinations across Asia, Africa and the Middle East in the Emirates’ network of over 130 destinations via its hub in Dubai.
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