Emirates Airlines recently announced the launch of its new daily flight to Hangzhou, enhancing its presence in China. With this launch, Hangzhou becomes Emirates’ fifth gateway in mainland China and the second destination added within less than a month after Shenzhen. This expansion reflects the company’s deep commitment to accelerating its growth in the Chinese market, one of the largest aviation markets in the world.
Achieving New Milestones
Adnan Kazim, Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates Airlines, stated, “China has become one of the largest aviation markets in the world, and we at Emirates are proud of our role in supporting this growth.” This comment highlights the significance of the steps being taken by the company to expand in the Chinese market, as the addition of two new destinations within one month underscores Emirates’ ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive services to travelers.
Details of the New Flight
Emirates operates the flight on its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Flight EK 310 departs from Dubai at 09:40 AM, arriving in Hangzhou at 10:00 PM. The return flight, EK 311, leaves Hangzhou at 00:10 AM, arriving in Dubai at 04:55 AM. The flight timings are designed to be convenient for travelers, facilitating their connections to various destinations.
Enhancing Connectivity with Other Destinations
Through code-sharing agreements and interline partnerships with China Southern Airlines, Air China, and Sichuan Airlines, Emirates contributes to providing expanded connectivity options for travelers. This means that travelers coming from 40 destinations in Europe, 21 in Africa, 13 in the Middle East, as well as Brazil and Argentina, can easily access Hangzhou via Dubai.
With this expansion, Emirates will continue to offer exceptional travel experiences, contributing to the essence of global connectivity for travelers wishing to explore China and beyond.