Emirates launches luxury private jet service

“Emirates Executive elevates the high standards and quality of Emirates that our customers have come to expect, with the flexibility and luxury that can only be offered by a private chartered flight,” said Adnan Kazim – Emirates' Divisional Senior Vice President – Planning, Aeropolitical & Industry Affairs. “We have seen an increasing demand in the private travel segment, especially in the Middle East and Europe as well as in markets such as India, Russia and China, and with Emirates Executive and the launch of its website, we are looking to tap into this niche market with the high-quality of service and attention to detail associated with Emirates.”

Providing a private charter service to most locations worldwide and beyond the existing Emirates network, the aircraft offers a new configuration with a high level of comfort and service for up to 19 passengers. Always pioneering, Emirates Executive introduces many firsts from private suites to a large multi-functional lounge area on-board, making it a service versatile enough to provide diverse travel options for both the private customer and corporations alike.

The configuration of the A319 Emirates Executive aircraft is based on two main zones. The first area is a wide dining and executive lounge at the front of the aircraft designed to seat up to 12 passengers, combining a work area and a rest zone with two large sofas surrounding four mechanically-activated tables and two 42” HD LCD screens. The second distinct area comprises 10 Private Suites each featuring a fully lie flat seat and a 32” HD LCD screen.



The suites are complemented by a large and elegant Shower Spa, equipped with a full-height shower, featured innovations like a floor heating system, decorative serigraphy on mirrors and marble accents, as well as luxury, all-natural skincare products.




Customers can also enjoy a variety of multi-course culinary options from Emirates’ award-winning menus, and the finest selection of hot and cold beverages, as well as customised options to suit any palette or dietary requirement. The aircraft is equipped with state-of-the-art technology including Emirates’ award winning in-flight entertainment (ice) with up to 1,500 channels of on-demand entertainment, as well as a live TV, video conferencing facilities and high-speed internet and mobile phone connectivity.




The personalised service for customers includes booking an aircraft at short notice and a premium chauffeur drive service. The A319 aircraft is supported by a dedicated team of highly trained and experienced inflight crew and ground staff.



Interest and bookings for the service are being collected over on Emirates’ new landing page http://www.emirates-executive.com

Qatar notches up sixth US destination

Soon-to-be oneworld member Qatar plans to start serving Miami from next June - its sixth US city.

The airline will offer four non-stop flights a week between its Doha hub and the Floridian airport, operating a Boeing 777.

Miami will be the only service in the southeast US and Florida offered by Qatar Airways.

Qatar's CEO, Akbar Al Baker said Miami was linked to its impending oneworld membership.

“The US is a growing market for us and the addition of Miami as a destination and our membership in the oneworld alliance opens up a multitude of better routes with the Middle East, East Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, and Western Australia to and from the east coast of the US.”

The carrier currently operates to Chicago, Houston, New York and Washington DC, and plans to add Philadelphia in April 2014.

Arik Air launches 7th anniversary sales promo

Arik Air has launched a special sales promotion to celebrate its seventh anniversary. The promotion is valid on the airline’s long haul routes; Lagos-London Heathrow, Lagos-Johannesburg and Lagos-New York.

According to the airline, guests travelling between Lagos and London will be able to buy a return economy class ticket from N41, 990 and Business class ticket from N355, 139.

A return Economy Class ticket on the Lagos-New York route starts from N97, 062 while Business class ticket on the route starts from N487, 892. On the Lagos-Johannesburg route, a return economy class ticket starts from N38, 437 and Business class from N326, 553.

The fares are exclusive of all taxes and charges and the last ticket day is October 31, 2013. Outbound travel period is between October 14 and November 15, 2013.

Commenting on the anniversary promotion, Arik Air’s Managing Director, Mr. Chris Ndulue explained that the promotional fare is the airline’s special way of thanking its esteemed guests who have remained loyal to the carrier these past seven years.

 “When we set out seven years ago, our aim was to become a Nigerian airline that Nigerians would be proud to fly. Now, we have been firmly established as West and Central Africa’s largest carrier and the fastest growing airline in Africa.

 Arik Air not only connects Nigeria with eight countries in West/Central Africa and serves London Heathrow, Johannesburg and New York JFK from Lagos, it also connects 20 destinations within Nigeria - a domestic network that no other airline can match.

It is therefore appropriate that all our guests should have the option to avail of this special offer for travel across our long haul routes.”

Tickets can be paid for at the airline’s City Ticketing Offices and Airport Ticketing Offices within Nigeria and via the airline’s website www.arikair.com or mobile devices (phones and tablets). In addition, tickets can be purchased from any IATA registered travel agent.

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