Emirates encourages travel in 2014 with low fares

Accra, Dec. 26, GNA - Emirates airline is encouraging its customers to see more of the world in 2014 by offering attractive fares in both Business and Economy class.

A statement issued by the airline said its customers who had made a New Year's resolution to see more of the world can now say Hello to 2014 with the very attractive fares.

The all-inclusive Business Class fares from this region to Europe start at US$ 4,068, US$ 4,098 to the Far East and Australia, US$ 1,481 to Africa and US$ 4,672 to North America, while Economy Class fares start at US$ 1,040 to Europe, US$ 950 to the Far East and Australia, US$ 470 to Africa and US$ 1,257 to North America.

Bookings to all destinations across Emirates' network on six continents have to be made between 24th December 2013 to 6th January 2014, for travel between the 1st February and the 15th July 2014.

Thierry Antinori, Emirates' Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer stated: 'What better way to begin 2014 by traveling to a destination that you have never been to, or making that much promised visit to a friend or family member. We've combined the great flight connections offered by our global network with great special fares and by doing so we hope to help our customers fulfill their travel aspirations in 2014.'

A total of eight new destinations had been added to the Emirates network since the beginning of 2013 including Stockholm, Tokyo Haneda and Clark in the Philippines; with Taipei, Kiev and Boston to join the network in early 2014.

Emirates has also added aircraft to its fleet, which now stands at 210.  This includes 41 Airus A380s flying to 24 destinations.

GNA