Emirates has introduced a daily flight to Algiers to boost tourism in Algeria.
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Emirates airline has launched a regular flight from Dubai to Houari Boumediene Airport in Algeria.
March 1st marked the first day of this new daily non-stop journey, which was introduced to increase the number of travel opportunities for people in Algiers.
Adel Al Redha, Executive Vice President Engineering and Operations of Emirates, said the new flight will bring tourists from all over the world to the north African country and from Algeria to the United Arab Emirates.
“We are confident that Algeria will be a popular destination for business and leisure travellers alike, boosting tourism and opening new markets for business and trade,” he commented.
This new flight means Emirates now flies to 130 destinations around the world, bringing thousands of people to Dubai every year.
Following the launch, Emirates held a gala dinner in Algiers to mark the new flight. More than 300 people attended the event on March 2nd at Le Chapiteau, Sheraton Club Des Pins Hotel, which was organised to attract publicity to the new travel link.
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