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Emirates to fly world’s longest route to Panama
Flights to Panama City from Dubai to start next year in what will be the world’s longest non-stop flight
Emirates said on Thursday it will launch flights to Panama City, Panama next year in what will be the world’s longest non-stop flight.
The 17-hours-and-35-minute westbound journey between Dubai and Panama will launch on February 1st, 2016 and it will be the airlines first destinations in Central America, according to an emailed statement.
The route will be operated daily by a three class Boeing 777-200LR (long range) with 8 seats in first class, 42 in business and 216 in economy. The aircraft will be able to carry 15 tonnes of cargo.
“Panama City will be our first destination gateway in Central America, providing a convenient option for our passengers travelling from or through our global hub in Dubai and onward to destinations throughout Central America, the Caribbean and the northern part of South America,” stated Shaikh Ahmad bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group.
“We’re also pleased to be the only commercial airline to offer a daily, first class service to travellers on what will be the world’s longest non-stop flight,” he added.
Panama’s Vice President stated that government-to-government talks played a pivotal role in launching the new route.
"It is gratifying to see how diplomatic efforts focused on generating development and prosperity for Panama materialise," stated Isabel Saint Malo de Alvarado, Vice President of the Republic of Panama.
“New doors to the country will open with a direct connection to the Middle East,” he added.
Emirates already flies to South American cities Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and Buenos Aires in Argentina.
Current record
Australian airline Qantas currently flies the world's longest route at 16 hours and 55 minutes between Sydney, Australia and Dallas/Fort Worth in Texas, the United States.
http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-to-fly-world-s-longest-route-to-panama-1.1565844
Emirates to fly world’s longest route to Panama
Flights to Panama City from Dubai to start next year in what will be the world’s longest non-stop flight
Emirates said on Thursday it will launch flights to Panama City, Panama next year in what will be the world’s longest non-stop flight.
The 17-hours-and-35-minute westbound journey between Dubai and Panama will launch on February 1st, 2016 and it will be the airlines first destinations in Central America, according to an emailed statement.
The route will be operated daily by a three class Boeing 777-200LR (long range) with 8 seats in first class, 42 in business and 216 in economy. The aircraft will be able to carry 15 tonnes of cargo.
“Panama City will be our first destination gateway in Central America, providing a convenient option for our passengers travelling from or through our global hub in Dubai and onward to destinations throughout Central America, the Caribbean and the northern part of South America,” stated Shaikh Ahmad bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group.
“We’re also pleased to be the only commercial airline to offer a daily, first class service to travellers on what will be the world’s longest non-stop flight,” he added.
Panama’s Vice President stated that government-to-government talks played a pivotal role in launching the new route.
"It is gratifying to see how diplomatic efforts focused on generating development and prosperity for Panama materialise," stated Isabel Saint Malo de Alvarado, Vice President of the Republic of Panama.
“New doors to the country will open with a direct connection to the Middle East,” he added.
Emirates already flies to South American cities Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and Buenos Aires in Argentina.
Current record
Australian airline Qantas currently flies the world's longest route at 16 hours and 55 minutes between Sydney, Australia and Dallas/Fort Worth in Texas, the United States.
http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-to-fly-world-s-longest-route-to-panama-1.1565844
