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Cathay Pacific celebrates 19 years in Sri Lanka

The Airline marks a milestone with a series of promotions to exciting destinations during the month of October Cathay Pacific Airways will celebrate 19 years of service in Sri Lanka on October 1 with a series of promotions to a host of exciting destinations in the region.

These special promotional Economy Class fares will be issued between the October 1 to 5 to the following destinations; Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul. Passengers can travel between the October 2 and November 15.

Tickets for this promotion can be purchased online through the Cathay Pacific website www.cathaypacific.com/lk, directly from the Cathay Pacific office, Colombo 02, or from a travel agent. Passengers who also purchase tickets online will stand a chance to enrol for a lucky draw during the month of October. More details about the competition and the exciting prizes to be won are available on cathaypacific.com/lk. Furthermore, amazing surprises await those who purchase tickets directly from the Cathay Pacific Airways office in Colombo on October, 1.

“It is an exciting time for Cathay Pacific as we mark a milestone of 19 years in Sri Lanka and we take this opportunity to thank our loyal passengers for putting faith in us and supporting us throughout” states Ruhan Abbas, Sales and Marketing Manager for Cathay Pacific Airways, Colombo. The Hong Kong-based airline has been operating flights from Colombo since 1993, providing daily services to Hong Kong and a host of valued services to its loyal customers.

More details regarding this exciting offer can be obtained by contacting the Cathay Pacific Colombo office or by logging onto the Cathay Pacific Sri Lanka website www.cathaypacific.com/lk.

Emirates SkyCargo to Australia

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, will carry up to 14 tonnes of freight per flight between South Australia and Dubai when four weekly flights to Adelaide launch on 1 November 2012, significantly boosting trade between South Australia and Dubai.

The additional 56 tonnes will take the weekly capacity to and from Australia to 1500 tonnes and Emirates SkyCargo’s capacity “ which includes three dedicated freighter services from Sydney each week - will be further strengthened from 1 March 2013, when the number of services operating from Dubai to Australia rises to 84 per week.

Emirates flights to Adelaide will be operated with a B777-300ER, and will rise to a daily service from 1 February 2013, further cementing Emirates commitment to Australia.

“We expect demand to be strong for a variety of commodities going into and out of Adelaide and Dubai, and are keen to build on our role as the first carrier to link Australia and the Middle East with direct services,” said Ram Menen, Emirates.” Divisional Senior Vice President Cargo. “To date, Emirates SkyCargo has carried over 357,000 tonnes of Australian exports,” he added.

Australia was ranked the 16th highest trading partner of the UAE, exporting $2,198,000 worth of goods in 2010-2011; a growth of 11.3 per cent year on year. In the UAE, with its substantial expat community and diversification into an immense trading port, there is a continued demand for foodstuffs which aren’t easily produced locally, such as organic farm produce and cold meats.

Emirates SkyCargo will move a mixture of commodities from its new port to Dubai and onwards, including such perishable goods such as meat, fruit, vegetables, dairy and eggs. Other key industry areas in South Australia that will benefit from the comprehensive Emirates route network include building supplies, machine parts, cosmetics and oils and resins.

The introduction of Emirates services to South Australia will open up lucrative export markets for Australian businesses, including the Middle East, Europe and Africa.