In a statement, Emirates Airlines said that it has relaunched its daily flights between Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, and Dubai.
According to
Amac News: Based on the announcement, these flights will be made with a Boeing 777-200LR between the two cities.
The Boeing 777-200LR aircraft has 302 seats in two cabins, 38 business class seats in a 2-2-2 configuration and 264 economy class seats.
With the launch of the process, more than 220,400 passengers are set to travel between Dubai and Adelaide annually, demonstrating that the airline is fulfilling its commitment to South Australia.
Emirates Airlines has said that the start of these flights will have a significant impact on South Australia's economy and tourism industry. According to the company, the tourism cost of Emirates' direct daily non-stop flights is estimated by the South Australian Tourism Commission to be more than $62 million per year.
The move will also create more than 315 full-time tourism-related jobs for South Australians, Emirates added.
In addition, these flights will export seafood, meat products, fruits and vegetables, as well as general cargo, including pharmaceuticals, machinery parts, retail clothing, and electronics.
The value of these exports is estimated at $98 million per year, bringing the total estimated cost of Emirates flights to Adelaide to $160 million.
Emirates currently operates 70 weekly flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, connecting passengers to more than 140 destinations.