Emirates Airline will replace its Airbus A340-300 on the Dubai–Dakar route with the Boeing 777-300ER to significantly boost tourism and businesses in West Africa.
The replacement, which is set to take effect from 2nd September 2016, will increase passenger capacity on the route by 372 seats per week, reiterating Emirates’ commitment to passengers visiting the capital of Senegal.
Many Ghanaian businessmen and women with business interests in Dakar will see this development as a great opportunity since the introduction of the larger aircraft will open up an additional cargo capacity of 80 tonnes per week on the route and facilitate trade between Senegal and Emirates’ global network of more than 150 destinations.
The larger Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which was introduced four years ago on the Accra to Dubai route, will offer an enhanced onboard experience for those travelling to Dakar with its three class configuration consisting of eight private suites in First Class, featuring automated sliding doors for privacy, personal mini-bar and fully inclined seats; 42 lie flat seats in Business Class and 310 spacious seats in Economy Class.
Dubai has recently seen a steady increase in the number of Ghanaian business men and women who consider the country as the gateway to Asia, Europe and Middle East.
Senegal exports seafood primarily destined for Athens and Larnaca in the Mediterranean, Beirut in the Levant, Rome in Europe and Hong Kong in the Far east, while vegetables are mainly carried to European destinations.
Further opportunities are available for Ghanaian businesses looking to export to Dakar, as the country imports oil industry equipment from the UAE, textiles from Asia, electronics from the Far East, Europe and products and garments from India.
Passengers travelling to Senegal from Dubai can experience the updated ice Digital Widescreen entertainment system, offering over 2,500 channels of on-demand audio and visual entertainment including the latest movies, TV shows, music, audio books and games.
Customers will also continue to enjoy the famous on-board hospitality from Emirates multinational cabin crew, including Senegalese nationals, as well as gourmet regionally inspired dishes with complimentary beverages.
The airline currently operates four weekly flights to Dakar, connecting travelers to destinations in the Middle East, GCC, West Asia, Asia Pacific region and the US via its Dubai hub.
Emirates flight EK 797 departs Dubai every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 0750hrs and arrives in Dakar at 1400hrs.
The return flight EK 798 departs at 1745hrs and arrives back in Dubai at 0745hrs.
Business Desk Report