125 global destinations across Algiers-Dubai line

Fly Emirates company confirmed that the launching of the daily Dubai-Algiers line, was not for political considerations , but it was for economic and commercial reasons, adding that this line will contribute largely in promoting tourism and investment in Algeria and Dubai, under the slogan “Algiers to Dubai and more than 125 global destinations”.

CEO Deputy for Africa trade operations at Emirates Fly company, Jean Luc Grelier, explained in press conference in Sheraton hotel, at the ceremony of opening Dubai-Algiers line ghastly decision if launching this flight was for commercial obligations, noting that this flight will contribute in the trade development in Algiers, and will open new global markets, adding that Algeria is an amazing country and has coasts among the most beautiful in the world, and is rich with Romanian, Byzantine, Othman and French cultural     heritage, therefor Fly Emirates company  will have a role in supporting commerce, tourism and investment.   

For his part, the executive deputy of Fly Emirates company in charge of architecture and operations, Adel Reda, said the idea of launching Dubai-Algiers flight was discussed between the two sides but the line was not realized due to the lack of necessary planes, adding that the company wishes to add another flight in the future to reach two flights pet day or adding the numbers of seats using a larger plane.

As for the prices that are applied on the flight, the officials of Fly Emirates, asserted that they reflect the real cost of the line, as they will be more expensive than what is applied on Air Algerie and less than Qatari company, as Fly Emirates sent clear message to Air Algerie which is concurrence.

Jean Luc Grelier confirmed that the company was not expecting any partnership with Air Algerie, and Fly Emirates is s concurrent company like any other companies, as prices of tickets will be different according to classes, seasons and demand.

“Fly Emirates aims businessmen and tourists as well”.

Fly Emirates CEO in Algeria, Houcine Safi, said that this flight will enable its clients from joining the program “Sky Awards” to reward loyal customers.

“Big efforts have been made for this line, and we hope this flight would have positive impacts on tourism and movement between Algeria and UAE.