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KARACHI:
In an attempt to tap rising passenger traffic from Peshawar and its peripheries, Emirates has announced plans to increase its presence in Peshawar and opened an office at the Bacha Khan Airport.
We need to ensure our presence where our customers need us and this initiative is just another example of Emirates positioning itself close to the customers, said Khalid Bardan, Emirates Vice President for Pakistan.
We strive to provide maximum ease and convenience to all air travellers by offering a comprehensive array of facilities to make their travel experience comfortable and exciting, he said.
Industry officials say there has been a continuous increase in passengers who travel from Peshawar to Dubai and beyond a market that Emirates wants to capitalise on in the coming days.
Peshawar is a fast growing market besides established hubs like Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad in Pakistan.
Despite security issues, say industry officials, the growth in the number of air passengers from Peshawar is a healthy sign for the economy of upcountry areas.
Like Lahore, Peshawar is also a hub for its peripheries and many air travellers come to the city to catch domestic and international flights.
The opening of the new office reinforces Emirates commitment to providing quality services, facilitating and assisting its growing customer base in the northern region of the country, the Dubai-based air carrier said in a press release.
According to Emirates, the Peshawar office will accommodate and assist elderly travellers and unaccompanied minors in safe journey. Free of charge wheelchairs will be available to the elders whereas minors will be escorted to the aircraft by trained staff of the airline.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 4th, 2012.
Emirates targets growing passenger traffic in Peshawar – The Express Tribune
