Emirates boosts operations to Saudi Arabia

From 31st October, Riyadh will receive five additional services per week, taking its weekly service to 12 flights. From 2nd January 2011 Jeddah will receive five additional services, taking its weekly operation to 12.

Underpinning Emirates’ continued investment in Saudi Arabia, the airline’s expansion programme closely follows its announcement of an increase of services to Al Medinah al Munawarah to a daily service from 31st October 2010.

The additional services to Riyadh will be serviced by an Airbus A330-200 with 12 First Class seats, 42 Business Class seats and 183 economy class seats. Jeddah will benefit from a second A380 service with capacity to seat 517 passengers in a three class configuration.

“The A380 has received an overwhelmingly positive response from the Saudi market since it was introduced onto our Jeddah route in February this year. The launch of a second A380, Emirates’ flagship aircraft, into Jeddah highlights our commitment to providing travellers in Saudi with the very latest in aircraft innovations,” said Ahmed Khoory, Emirates Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Gulf, Middle East and Iran.

Emirates remains committed to the Saudi market with a total of 38 flights per week to four cites including; Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Al Medinah al Munawarah.

The airline flies from Dubai to Malta on a daily schedule via Larnaca, Cyprus.