Emirates offers Sri Lankans new fare sale

Emirates has announced a new series of special fares for 2020 for Sri Lankans, making it possible to ‘Fly Better’ with the world’s largest international airline for less to popular destinations worldwide.

On sale from Tuesday,  January 7 to January 20, these special fares are valid for travel between  January and November 30, and represent savings of up to 20 per cent on current market fares, the airline said in a media release.

“Reminding travellers that it is never too early to plan for the next adventure, to travel to surprise or be with a loved one, or to make a trip to celebrate an anniversary or a birthday, these special fares enable them to have fun curating another bumper year of travel with Emirates,” it said.

Economy Class fares start at US$342 inclusive of taxes (about Rs. 62,600 at current exchange rates) to Dubai, $531 (Rs. 97,200) to Paris, $715 (Rs. 130,900) to London Heathrow, $876 (Rs. 160,400) to Nairobi, $900 (Rs.164,800) to New York and $836 (Rs. 153,100) to Melbourne via Dubai. The fares in rupees are subject to the rate of exchange on the day of purchase.
 
“Emirates has always been a customer-centric airline. Our special fare promotions are designed for travellers to experience Emirates’ ‘Fly Better’ proposition, while being extremely friendly on travel budgets,” said Chandana de Silva, Emirates Area Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. “All segments of travellers – whether new or seasoned, leisure or business – will find the value-for-money aspect of the travel experience extremely attractive.”