Dubai: Emirates has expanded its reach across the Americas with the launch of two new routes in South America – Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro.
Emirates’ inaugural flight, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, made its first landing at Galeão-Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport in Rio de Janeiro. The flight then departed for its first onwards connection to Buenos Aires, Emirates said in a statement.
“This new linked service to two of the most economically vibrant cities in South America will not only boost trade ties with the UAE, but will also introduce travellers to Emirates’ route network spanning points across the globe,” said Thierry Antinori, Emirates’ Executive Vice President for Passenger Sales Worldwide.
He added that Emirates will offer customers in Brazil and Argentina the most efficient and comfortable route to the Middle and Far East, including the airline’s four destinations in China and two gateways in Japan, which are “key trading partners” for both countries.
The VIP delegation aboard the flight included the Argentinean Ambassador to the UAE, Ruben E. Caro; UAE Ambassador Mohammed Eissa Al Zaabi; Abdulla Ali Al Saboosi, Director, Department of American and Pacific Affairs, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Adnan Kazim, Divisional Senior Vice President, Planning and Research and Nigel Page, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, the Americas.
