Emirates introduces daily flights to Ukraine

Emirates, a global connector of people and places, has launched a scheduled daily service to Kiev, marking its first route to the Ukraine.
“We are very positive about our new service between Kiev and Dubai, and we believe this daily air link will further stimulate the growing business and tourism opportunities between both cities,” said Thierry Antinori, EVP & COO, Emirates.
“Over 150,000 Ukrainians visit the UAE in a year and we know Dubai is a popular choice for Ukrainians, who appreciate the world-class accommodation, dining and entertainment venues, warm weather and clean sandy beaches. Now they will have greater choice — access to Emirates award-winning service and gourmet food and for the first time on this route a First Class cabin option,” Antinori added.
Travelers will also be able to connect, via Emirates’ modern hub in Dubai, to a global network of over 130 destinations, including the Indian Ocean islands and Asia together with an extensive Australian network courtesy of the airline’s partnership with Qantas.
Operating the daily service with an Airbus A340-500, Emirates’ new Kiev service will help support vital trade between the two countries, allowing Ukrainian companies to connect with the UAE and beyond to expand their businesses. Ties between the two countries were strengthened with the opening last year of the UAE Embassy in Kiev.
During the first half of 2013, the value of trade between the Ukraine and the UAE increased 27 percent to $429 million. The additional capacity for the carriage of goods — a 15-ton cargo hold on every flight — will boost that vital trade, transporting steel, aircraft components, heavy machinery and ship spares out of the Ukraine.
Passengers on every Emirates Airbus A340-500 can enjoy 12 private suites in First Class, 42 reclining Business Class seats and plenty of room to relax in Economy Class.