Dubai-based Emirates will be able to connect even more people and cargo with Algiers, Algeria, when it switches from its Airbus A340-300 currently operating the route to a larger Boeing 777-300 aircraft on October 1.

“In line with the healthy commercial demand, we are pleased to introduce our Boeing 777-300 aircraft onto our Algiers route, offering our customers more seats and an enhanced on-board experience,” said Adil Al Ghaith, senior vice president Commercial Operations for Northern and Western Africa.

Emirates launched services to Algiers on March 1, 2013. In less than three years, the route has carried over 272,000 passengers and 12,500 tonnes of cargo to date. The increase in capacity will offer 97 additional Economy Class seats per flight, representing a 45 per cent increase in economy seating capacity. The number of premium cabin seats remains unchanged, offering customers a choice of 12 First Class flat-bed seats and 42 Business Class seats.

Emirates’ Boeing 777-300 will also offer increased belly hold capacity, and can carry over 20 tonnes of cargo per flight. Some of the key import products being carried on Emirates SkyCargo into Algiers include pharmaceutical products, electronics, automotive, apparel and equipment for oil and gas sector. Exports include fruit products mainly dates.

On-board, passengers can discover ice, Emirates’ award-winning entertainment system offering up to 2,000 channels of on-demand entertainment at every seat, dedicated children’s menus and activities, and gourmet regionally inspired dishes with complimentary beverages, while being served by Emirates’ multi-lingual cabin crew, including Algerian nationals. Emirates customers also have the added bonus of a generous baggage allowance with 30 kg for those travelling in Economy Class, 40 kg for Business Class, and 50 kg for First Class. – TradeArabia News Service