Congolese carrier celebrates maiden Gulf journey
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Dubai International welcomed the inaugural ECAir flight from Brazzaville last night, marking the carrier’s maiden flight to the Middle East.
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ECAir Flight LC061 arrived from Maya-Maya Airport in Brazzaville, Congo, carrying officials from the Republic of Congo and ECAir delegations including members of the media.
The flight was greeted with the traditional water cannon salute at Dubai International and will be welcomed by HE Mohammed A. Ahli, Director General of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA).
Due to begin scheduled flights from 31 March, ECAir will fly to Dubai three times a week (Monday, Thursday and Saturday) departing Brazzaville, Congo at 1505 and arriving in Dubai at 0140 the next day. All flights have direct connections to Pointe Noire. Flight leaves Dubai every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at 0305 and arrives in Brazzaville, Congo at 0745.
The new route will operate a Boeing 757 aircraft configured with 16 business class and 132 economy class seats, the first commercial flight starting on March 31st.
Helen Woodrow, vice president of forecasting & research at Dubai Airports said; “Africa is a fast growing market with huge potential and we are happy to welcome ECAir as an important link between the Republic of Congo and Dubai one that is sure to further boost tourism, trade and commerce between both markets.
“Dubai International offers connectivity to more than 284 destinations across six continents through more than 125 airlines and this will translate into great benefits for travellers from Africa.”
According to the annual traffic report released recently by Dubai Airports, the world’s second busiest hub for international passengers showed a 13% increase in 2013 in passenger traffic arriving from Africa.
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