Switzerland has been part of the'Emirates network since 1992, when the airline began flights from'Dubai to Zurich.
The announcement of Geneva as the airline's newest European destination underlines Emirates' commitment to Switzerland. 'There has been a high demand for this route from across our network, from both the business sector, particularly financial, and the leisure travelers who are looking for both summer relaxation and winter sports,' said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group.
Geneva, one of the most important banking and financial cities in the world and is also the home to over 300 international governmental and non-governmental organizations, such as the United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG), the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Starting June 1st, EK 089 will leave Dubai each day at 8:55 a.m. and arrive in Geneva at 2:10 p.m. From Geneva, EK 090 departs at 3:40 p.m., arriving in Dubai at 11:59 p.m.
The service will be operated with a combination of Boeing 777-200LR and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Emirates expects to use the full 15-20-ton cargo capacity per flight and will be transporting valuable cargo such as luxury watches and high-end fashion goods; diplomatic cargo and relief shipments for the International Red Cross; as well as chemicals, pharmaceutical products and electronics.
