Emirates to connect Oslo to its global network

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Emirates, a global enabler of business and trade, will expand its European network with a new daily flight to Oslo, Norway, from 2 September 2014 marking its third Scandinavian gateway. Operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, the daily service will offer three cabin classes with eight seats in First Class, 42 seats in Business Class and 310 seats in Economy Class. Emirates’ customers in Norway will enjoy the convenience of a non-stop connection to Dubai, one of the world’s most exciting destinations for business and tourism, and convenient onward flight schedules to reach over 21 passenger destinations in the Far East and Australasia, 15 destinations in West Asia, three destinations in the Indian Ocean and 10 destinations in the Middle East. Among the most popular destinations for Norwegians include Bangkok, Phuket, Singapore, Manila, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. Customers will also be able to experience the Emirates’ flagship A380, connecting to 11 destinations in the Far East, Australasia and Indian Ocean. Emirates’ new daily service between Dubai and Oslo is expected to strengthen the trade ties which have grown between the UAE and Norway in recent years. Trade volumes between two countries totalled over $ 277 million in 2011 according to the UAE Ministry of Trade. The UAE Ministry of Economy recently reported that there are 17 Norwegian registered trade companies, 38 trade agencies and 244 registered trademarks currently operating and contributing to the growing trade volumes between the two countries. In addition to passenger operations, Emirates SkyCargo will offer 23 tons of cargo capacity between the two cities. Popular commodities are expected to be; oil and gas equipment, maritime and ship spares, pharmaceuticals, seafood, chemicals, electronics, telecommunication equipment, machinery, dairy products and fruits and vegetables bound for markets like Vietnam, China and Taiwan. Throughout all cabin classes, passengers can enjoy over 1,600 channels of entertainment on demand on ice, the airline’s award-winning in-flight entertainment system. Passengers on all Emirates’ flights also have generous baggage allowances with 30 kilograms for those travelling in Economy Class, 40 kilograms for Business Class and 50 kilograms for First Class. Emirates’ launch of Oslo will follow the launch of Kano and Abuja in Nigeria on 1 August and Chicago on 5 August.