Emirates has launched flights to Bologna, Italy, operating a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft equipped with eight private suites in first class, 42 of its latest lie-flat seats in business class, and 310 seats in economy class.

The airline’s flight EK093 will depart Dubai International Airport at 09:00 and will arrive at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport at 12:35. The return leg will depart Bologna at 14:30 and arrive in Dubai at 23:20.

“Our new daily flight to Bologna combines not only our world-class service but also convenient access to this important Italian gateway from across our global network,” says Thierry Antinori, Emirates’ EVP and CCO for commercial operations worldwide.  “As the only wide-bodied aircraft to operate from Bologna, we bring to the region an unrivalled customer experience across all three cabin classes. The gateway to Tuscany, Bologna offers inbound travellers with easy access to this vibrant tourism and commercial hub.”

Passengers on all Emirates flights also have the added bonus of a generous baggage allowance with 30 kilogrammes for those travelling in economy class, 40 kilogrammes for business class, and 50 killogrammes in first class.

Customers looking to travel beyond Bologna will also benefit from the airline’s commercial agreement with Italy’s primary train operator Trenitalia, linking them directly with multiple points across Italy. www.emirates.com