Emirates is set to introduce a direct route between South Florida and Colombia’s capital, with tentative schedules indicating flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG) starting June 3rd.
Awaiting approval from the Colombia Civil Aviation Authority (ACC), this new connection signifies a strengthening of Emirates’ ties with South America, complementing its existing services to destinations like Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.
Operating a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft configured with three classes, accommodating up to 354 passengers, Emirates aims to capitalize on cargo demand with around 14 tonnes of capacity in the aircraft’s underbelly.
The route will see travelers transiting through Dubai International to Miami before reaching Bogota, potentially facing competition from Star Alliance and Colombian flag carrier Avianca on the onward leg.
While specific schedules are yet to be finalized, Emirates promises enhanced connectivity through its Dubai hub, offering onward flights to various destinations in Asia, Africa, and beyond.
The new service holds economic promise for the UAE, United States, and Colombia, catering to diverse traveler profiles and addressing demand for direct connections between Bogota and key markets in the Middle East and Europe.
For passengers departing from El Dorado International Airport, direct services to destinations in Europe are available, with limited options for direct flights to the Middle East and Africa.
Emirates’ initiative marks a significant step in enhancing air connectivity between Miami and Bogota, pending regulatory approval, and promises broader economic and tourism benefits for both regions.
Emirates introduces “Meal Preordering Service” across 92 destinations
Emirates has launched its Inflight “Meal Preordering Service” on 92 global routes, including 30 new destinations. This service allows Business Class passengers to select their main course up to 24 hours before their flight, minimizing food waste and ensuring meal preferences. Over 10,000 preorders have been fulfilled on 3,000 flights, with more than 600 daily orders.
Popular meal choices include pan-fried beef tenderloin, grilled beef tenderloin, and Suffolk roasted chicken, while breakfast options like cheddar cheese and chive omelette are a hit.
Emirates emphasizes digital innovations, offering website and app check-in, digital boarding passes, inflight menus, and easy access to Skywards for free onboard Wi-Fi messaging. The cabin crew uses Apple devices to serve preordered dishes, contributing to efficient menu planning and waste reduction.
Emirates Unveils Winter 2023 Schedule Updates
Emirates (EK) has announced a series of operational changes scheduled for the upcoming Northern winter season, which will be in effect from October 29, 2023, through March 30, 2024, with the changes taking effect as of October 5, 2023. Here’s a comprehensive overview of these adjustments:
- Dubai to Amsterdam: From October 29, 2023, to November 26, 2023, the frequency will be reduced from 19 to 18 weekly flights.
- Dubai to Basra: Starting from March 7, 2024, one out of the five weekly flights will be operated by a Boeing 777-200LR, replacing the -300ER aircraft.
- Dubai to Geneva: Between November 7, 2023, and November 20, 2023, the frequency will be reduced from 14 to 13 weekly flights. These flights will be operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
- Dubai to Madinah: Effective January 4, 2024, two out of the four weekly flights will be operated by a Boeing 777-200LR, replacing the -300ER aircraft.
- Dubai to Mahe Island: From October 29, 2023, the frequency will be reduced from the previously planned 14 weekly flights to 13, and this service will further reduce to 12 weekly flights from November 9, 2023, to December 5, 2023. These flights will be operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Earlier Flight Updates
Here are the previously reported changes for Emirates’ operational schedule:
- Dubai to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi: From October 29, 2023, to November 30, 2023, flight EK372/373 will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER instead of an A380.
- Dubai to Bologna: Starting from October 29, 2023, the frequency will be reduced from the previously planned 7 weekly flights to 6, all operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
- Dubai to Cairo: Effective from October 29, 2023, the frequency will increase from 25 to 28 weekly flights. A380 service will also increase from 2 to 3 daily flights.
- Dubai to Conakry – Dakar – Dubai: From October 29, 2023, the frequency will be reduced from the previously planned 5 weekly flights to 4, all operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
- Dubai to Dallas/Ft. Worth: Starting from October 29, 2023, Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will replace the -200LR, operating one daily flight.
- Dubai to Dar es Salaam: Effective from November 1, 2023, the frequency will be reduced from the previously planned 7 weekly flights to 6, all operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
- Dubai to Entebbe: From October 29, 2023, the frequency will be reduced from the previously planned 7 weekly flights to 5, all operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
- Dubai to Hamburg: Starting from October 29, 2023, flight EK061/062 on Day 17 will be operated by a 2-class Boeing 777-300ER instead of a 3-class aircraft.
- Dubai to Hong Kong: From November 1, 2023, the second daily nonstop terminator service will resume with a Boeing 777-300ER.
Dubai to Johannesburg:
- From October 29, 2023, to December 31, 2023, flight EK761/762 will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER instead of an A380.
- Starting January 1, 2024, flight EK765/766 will continue to operate 1 daily flight with a Boeing 777-300ER instead of the previously planned A380.
Other Routes
Here are the operational changes for Emirates for the specified routes:
- Dubai to Kuala Lumpur:
- Effective from October 29, 2023, flight EK342/343 will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER instead of an A380.
- The aircraft will initially be a 2-class configuration until November 30, 2023, and then it will switch to a 3-class configuration from December 1, 2023.
- Dubai to London Gatwick:
- From October 29, 2023, to January 31, 2024, flight EK011/012 will be operated by a 2-class Boeing 777-300ER instead of an A380.
- This change is effective until November 30, 2023.
- Dubai to London Heathrow:
- Starting from October 31, 2023, the frequency will increase from 42 to 47 weekly flights.
- A 3-class Boeing 777-300ER will operate flight EK041/042.
- Dubai to Luanda:
- Effective from October 29, 2023, the frequency will be reduced from the previously filed 6 weekly flights to 5, all operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
- Dubai to Lyon:
- Starting from October 29, 2023, the frequency will be reduced from the previously filed 7 weekly flights to 6.
- There will be planned 777-200LR service instead of -300ER during the following periods: December 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and February 1, 2024, to March 30, 2024.
- Dubai to Milan Malpensa – New York JFK:
- Effective from October 29, 2023, flight EK will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER instead of an A380, with 1 daily flight.
- Dubai to Montreal:
- Starting from October 29, 2023, Boeing 777-200LR aircraft will replace the -300ER, operating 1 daily flight.
- Dubai to Nice:
- Effective from October 29, 2023, flight EK will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER instead of an A380, with 1 daily flight.
- Dubai to Rome Fiumicino:
- Starting from November 3, 2023, flight EK095/096 on Day 5 will be operated by a 2-class Boeing 777-300ER instead of a 3-class aircraft.
- Dubai to Seattle:
- Effective from October 29, 2023, the frequency will be reduced from the previously filed 7 weekly flights to 6, all operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
- Dubai to Singapore:
- Effective from October 29, 2023, flight EK352/353 will maintain A380 service instead of 777-300ER.
- Dubai to Sydney:
- Starting from November 4, 2023, the 2nd daily terminator service will be operated by a 3-class A380, replacing the 777-300ER.
- Dubai to Taipei Taoyuan:
- Effective from October 29, 2023, a 3-class A380 will replace the 2-class configuration, operating 1 daily flight.
- Dubai to Warsaw (EK179/180):
- On selected dates in November 2023, the flight will be operated by a 2-class Boeing 777-300ER instead of a 3-class aircraft.
- Dubai to Washington Dulles:
- Starting from November 5, 2023, Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will replace the A380, operating 1 daily flight.
