Emirates touches down in Taipei
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Emirates touched down in Taipei for the first time on Monday.
The airline arrived at Taiwan’s main Taoyuan International Airport following its inaugural direct flight from Dubai International Airport, to mark the start of a new daily service.
The aircraft, which carried a high-level delegation including Emirates’ chairman, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, was greeted by the traditional water cannon salute.
“Emirates and Taipei began their partnership in 2003 when Emirates Skycargo launched freighter services from Dubai. I am proud that we have been able to increase our commitment and begin daily, non-stop passenger services from today,” said Sheikh Ahmed.
“Dubai and Taipei are very similar, both are important trading hubs and today’s link will help to build on bilateral trade. We have been working hard to promote Taipei across our network and I am confident that the influx of business and leisure passengers will continue to grow,” he added.
Emirates’ Taipei service will be operated daily using a Boeing 777-300ER equipped with 345 seats – eight in first class, 42 in business class and 304 in economy.
The launch takes Emirates’ global network to 141 destinations in 80 countries. Taipei becomes the airline’s second new destination of the year, following Kiev.
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