November 22, 2013: Emirates, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, has announced business and economy price offers to various destinations, discounted excess baggage purchased online and additional hand luggage for its First Class and Business passengers, ahead of the December holidays and New Year celebrations.
The airline is offering travellers in Kenya the chance to visit some of the world’s most popular destinations at reduced fares for a limited period only. This offer is open to both Economy Class and Business Class travellers and runs until 25th November for travel up to 31st March, 2014.
“Travellers can take advantage of this special offer to select destinations on certain Emirates flights without breaking your pockets. Emirates is already known for providing superb value for money. These offers push the value bar a notch higher, making it even more attractive to embark on that trip of a lifetime, visit a relative or friend, or explore a new market for business.”
Other destinations included in this limited-time offer for return tickets are: Ahmedabad from $408, Mumbai from $408, New Delhi from $796, Chennai from $796, Hyderabad from $736, Guangzhou from $867, Beijing from $1152, Shanghai from $1152, Hong Kong from $880, Kuala Lumpur from $1276, Clark from $1340, Seoul from $1048, Bangkok from $668, Phuket $668, New York from $856, Washington from $856, Amsterdam from $632, Geneva from $520, and London from $632.
Business class fares start from $1,158 for return ticket to Mumbai. Other business class destinations included in this offer are New Delhi from $1,140, Bangkok from $1,772, Beijing from $3, 150, Kuala Lumpur from $3,071, Tokyo from $2,056, Casablanca from $2,126, Chennai from $1,811, Ahmedabad from $1,811, London from $1,709, and Washington from $3,386.
Generous baggage allowance
Customers travelling with Emirates will also benefit from a generous baggage allowance of 30 kg in Economy Class and 40 kg in Business Class. First and Business Class passengers are now permitted two pieces of carry-on baggage with weight limit of 7 kgs per piece and total combined weight limit of 14kgs.
The airline has also extended a 30% discount for excess baggage purchased online at www.emirates.com for luggage weighing up to 32kg. The discount is available to all classes of travel and the purchase may be made between 72 hours and 90 minutes prior to flight departure.
“We are product and value driven. These are the guiding principles of what we do and passengers who book early will be rewarded with the best discounts through these exciting promotions,” said Kisaka.
Emirates operates double daily flights between Nairobi and Dubai and onward to more than 130 destinations.
EK 719 departs Dubai International Airport every day at 1045hrs and arrives at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at 1445hrs. The return flight, EK720, leaves JKIA at 1640hrs and lands in Dubai at 1040hrs. Second flight EK 721 departs Dubai International Airport every day at 1505hrs and arrives at JKIA at 1905hrs. The return flight, EK722, leaves JKIA at 2250hrs and lands in Dubai at 0450hrs.
More information on offering conditions and bookings can be obtained from www.emirates.com/ke
