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Emirates to start services to Bangalore

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Our Correspondent Chennai/ Thiruvananthapuram
Last Updated : Feb 06 2013 | 6:31 AM IST
Dubai-based airline major Emirates on Friday announced its plans to operate services to Bangalore from October 29, this year. This follows the launch of its services to the capital of Kerala capita, Thiruvananthapuram, in February this year.
 
The airline would launch eight flights a week to Bangalore, offering a total weekly capacity of 2,108 seats and 120 plus tonnes of cargo in each direction.
 
The airlines would put into service some of the world's most technologically advanced aircraft - the modern Airbus A330-200 and the larger capacity Boeing 777-200 - in a three class configuration, designed to offer high standards of comfort, luxury and style, a release said.
 
With the launch of its Bangalore services, Emirates would be adding its fifth destination in South India - the others being Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. It will also be the 86th destination for Emirates.

 
 

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