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The flights would use Qatar Airways aircraft and crew in an arrangement known as “wet leasing”, and start as early as June
The service will operate three times a week, marking the addition of Brisbane to Emirates’ growing list of Australian cities offering the upgraded cabin class
The expansion will boost capacity through Brisbane by more than a quarter of a million seats per year both ways
The airline’s flights will also return to full capacity on the Dubai-Perth route from February 5
The carrier will operate daily flights to Sydney from November 2 on Boeing 777-300ER
The International Olympic Committee approved Brisbane’s bid in a 72-5 vote
The carrier will resume operations to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane later this week
The airline said the decision was made due to “operational reasons”
From June 8, Emirates will also offer flights from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad for travellers from Pakistan who wish to connect onwards to other destinations