Emirates to restart services to Tripoli

Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, is to resume flights to Tripoli from Oct. 29, illustrating Libya's importance in Emirates' global network and the airline's commitment to the country.
Under the new schedule, Emirates' four-weekly flights to Tripoli will leave Dubai every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Flights to and from Tripoli will be served by an Airbus A330-200 in a 3-class configuration offering 12 First Class, 42 Business Class and 183 Economy seats, alongside up to 15 tons of cargo-carrying capacity.
"In resuming our flights to Tripoli, Emirates is underlining its commitment to Libya at a time when the country is demonstrating its strength and resilience in the face of adversity," said Jean Luc Grillet, Emirates' SVP commercial operations for Africa. "We have been closely monitoring the situation in Libya and feel that the time is right to re-launch our services, which will help to support business, international trade and passenger travel to and from Tripoli, as well as strengthening the country's overall infrastructure."
Tripoli has been part of Emirates' route network since March 2001, when services were launched with 4 flights a week.
On June 4 this year, Emirates underlined its commitment to Libya with the reopening of its Tripoli town office. The one-stop travel hub has been designed to make business and leisure travel easier and more convenient, with ticketing and reservation counters for general enquiries and dedicated counters for premium passengers, Emirates Holidays customers and travel agents.
Tripoli is one of 21 destinations to which Emirates currently flies in Africa. The resumed service will be of particular benefit to passengers with connections within the GCC, Indian Subcontinent and Far East points.
Emirates offers customers in all cabins meals prepared by gourmet chefs, award-winning service from the airline's international cabin crew and ice, the airlines' entertainment system.