Ringing in new adventures for the New Year, Emirates is launching its much-awaited global sale to inspire and encourage travellers to explore new destinations and revisit their favourite cities.

For a limited time, globalistas can say “hello” to new adventures in Emirates’ expanding global network with special offers on Business and Economy class fares. Bookings have to be made between 5th and 18th January 2016, for travel between 18th January and 30th November 2016.

All inclusive Business Class fares from Sri Lanka start at Rs 74,920 to the Far East, Rs 108,155 to the Middle East, Rs 202,462 to Europe and Rs 306,795 to USA. Economy Class fares start at Rs 33,805 to the Far East, Rs 43,570 to the Middle East, Rs 58,020 to Europe and Rs 93,875 to USA, the airline said.

“We know that many people have begun thinking about their travel plans and aspirations for 2016, and we are pleased to add a little more inspiration and incentive to help turn those plans and dreams into reality,” said Thierry Antinori, Emirates’ Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. “Our global destination network across six continents offers something for every traveller, and we are now combining that wide range of travel choices with special rates to offer would-be travellers with an even more appealing value proposition.”

Chandana de Silva, Emirates Area Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives added: “Flying with Emirates has never been about price, because our customers recognise that we offer unbeatable value for money. These special fares make the proposition even more attractive. Aside from choice, connectivity, and value, travellers from Colombo have the benefit of 34 flights a week westward and eastward, and the Emirates experience of industry-leading comforts on board our modern jets, and award-winning service from our friendly multi-lingual cabin crew.”

Emirates flies to 140 cities in 80 countries. Adventurous globetrotters can explore the airline’s newest destinations launched in 2015: Bali, Multan, Orlando, Mashhad and Bologna. Emirates will commence flights to Panama City on 1st February 2016, opening the airline’s first gateway destination in Central America. The airline will also expand its services in mainland China with flights to Yinchuan and Zhengzhou from 3rd May 2016.

Emirates offers excellent on-board service from an international cabin crew who come from 130 nationalities and speak over 60 languages including Sinhala and Tamil. With lie-flat beds in Business Class, the largest in-seat screens in the world in Economy class at 13.3 inches and more than 2,000 channels of on-demand entertainment on the award-winning inflight entertainment system, ice Digital Widescreen, Emirates provides quality products and value for money. Those travelling with children can take advantage of the extensive family offering from priority boarding across all airports to special kid’s meals, dedicated children’s entertainment on ice and exclusive toys and Lonely Planet Kids activity bags on board.

The airline’s young and environmentally friendly fleet comprise entirely of wide-body aircraft - largely the popular Boeing 777 and 71 iconic Airbus A380 aircraft currently in service.

For more information on Emirates, including how to book flights and a complete list of terms and conditions, contact your travel agent or visit www.emirates.com/lk

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Photo caption: Fares to Europe start at Rs 58,020 under Emirates' global sale which opened 5th January