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Emirates Officially Introduces Services To Da Nang And Siem Reap Via Bangkok

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The welcome delegation included His Excellency Dr. MAO Havanall, Minister in Charge of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation, along with other high-ranking Cambodian officials; Excellency Mohammed Nossry Katoeu, Secretary of State of Ministry of Tourism; Excellency SO Sreymech, Secretary of State of Ministry of Commerce; Excellency NGOUV Sengkak, Deputy Governor of Siem Reap; Mr. Jaber AlShehhi, Head of Economic Affairs, Embassy of United Arab Emirates for the Kingdom of Thailand and the Kingdom of Cambodia; and Neak Oknha Sear Rithy, Chairman of WorldBridge International Group. Leading the Emirates delegation were Nabil Sultan, Executive Vice President, Passenger Sales and Country Management; Orhan Abbas, Senior Vice President for Commercial Operations in the Far East; Abdulla Alkhallafi, Vice President, Cargo Commercial, Far East and Australasia; and Mohammed Al Qassim, Emirates’ Country Manager for Cambodia.
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Emirates Introduces New Flights through Bangkok

Emirates Introduces New Flights through Bangkok
An official Emirates delegation led by Nabil Sultan, Executive Vice President, Passenger Sales and Country Management; Orhan Abbas, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations (Far East); Abdulla Alkhallafi, Vice President Cargo Commercial for the Far East and Australasia; and Majid Al Falasi, Country Manager for Vietnam, joined local dignitaries and VIP guests such as Mr. Tran Chi Cuong – Vice Chairman of Da Nang City People’s Committee, Ms. Truong Thi Hong Hanh – Director of Da Nang Department of Tourism, Mr. Uong Viet Dung – Director of Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam and Mr. Eisa Alhammadi, First Secretary of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a formal ceremony to mark the launch of Dubai-Bangkok-Da Nang service.

Emirates has expanded its presence in East Asia to 23 locations with the launch of two new routes: Da Nang, Vietnam, and Siem Reap, Cambodia, both connecting through Bangkok. These new routes represent a significant milestone in the airline’s strategy to enhance connectivity to the region during a time of rapid growth and innovation in travel and trade.

Emirates Introduces New Flights through Bangkok
EK370 arriving in Siem Reap for the first time, showered with a water cannon salute

The inaugural flights to Da Nang on June 2 and Siem Reap on June 3 were celebrated with traditional water cannon salutes and warm welcomes from government officials and airport representatives. Emirates’ leadership teams inaugurated services at each destination.

Nabil Sultan and Dr. MAO Havanall exchange gifts

Emirates operates both routes using wide-body Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. These aircraft provide the airline’s signature products and services, along with seamless connections to Dubai and its extensive global network.

 

Nabil Sultan, Emirates’ Executive Vice President, Passenger Sales and Country Management said: “Launching two new routes via Bangkok marks a significant milestone in strengthening Emirates’ presence in Southeast Asia and reinforces our long-standing commitment to Thailand as a strategic gateway to the region.

 

With these new services, travellers can now experience seamless connectivity across three distinct destinations—Dubai, Bangkok, and either Da Nang or Siem Reap—with a single ticket. We thank our partners, including the local authorities and airports for their cooperation and valuable contributions to Emirates’ expansion efforts in this region.”

Boosting Trade and Tourism Across Borders

EK370 arriving in Da Nang for the first time, showered with a water cannon salute

Da Nang has become Emirates’ third destination in Vietnam, joining Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This new route will serve as a crucial connection for transporting high-value cargo, including electronics, textiles, and perishable goods. With 25 weekly flights, Emirates’ operations in Vietnam are reinforced by strong partnerships, including recent memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Vietnam Airlines, VietJet, and Sun Group. These collaborations aim to enhance air connectivity to the Southeast Asian hub and promote inbound tourism.

Nabil Sultan and Mr. Tran Chi Cuong exchange gifts

The new Dubai–Bangkok–Siem Reap route operates three times weekly and complements Emirates’ existing daily service to Phnom Penh via Singapore, expanding the airline’s presence in Cambodia to 10 weekly flights.

(L) to (R): Abdulla Alkhallafi, Emirates Vice President, Cargo Commercial, Far East and Australasia; Obaid Fikree, Airport Services Manager, Bangkok; Mohammed Alwahedi, Country Manager for Thailand; Nabil Sultan, Emirates’ Executive Vice President, Passenger Sales and Country Management; Air Chief Marshal Manat Chavanaprayoon, Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand; Orhan Abbas, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations – Far East; and His Excellency Mr. Obaid Saeed Obaid Bintaresh Aldhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Thailand.

The new routes are intentionally planned to serve leisure travellers from key European markets. They will also enhance opportunities for cultural and business exchanges under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA) established between the UAE and Cambodia and Vietnam.

The launch of the two new routes was celebrated with a cake-cutting ceremony at Emirates’ newly renovated lounge in the SAT-1 terminal of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. This lounge is the airline’s largest location outside of Dubai. Emirates’ official delegation, esteemed guests, and airport officials attended the event, which underscored Bangkok’s important role in the airline’s regional expansion.

Nabil Sultan and Air Chief Marshal Manat Chavanaprayoon exchange gifts

Emirates’ growth strategy in Southeast Asia is gaining momentum, fueled by strong bilateral relations, increased demand for travel and trade, and solid partnerships with governments, tourism bodies, and airports across the region.

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