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Emirates Expands Kolkata-Dubai Flights, Welcomes Arrivals with Water Cannon Salute

Emirates Airlines has broadened its Kolkata to Dubai schedule, adding more daily departures for the West Bengal capital. The airline celebrated the new timetable by striking a water cannon salute at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, a gesture that greeted passengers arriving from the Gulf city. The expanded service enhances connectivity for business and leisure travelers between Kolkata and Dubai.

Emirates Expands Kolkata-Dubai Flights, Welcomes Arrivals with Water Cannon Salute
Emirates Expands Kolkata-Dubai Flights, Welcomes Arrivals with Water Cannon SalutePhoto via Indian Express — Kolkata

Emirates Airlines announced an expansion of its Kolkata‑to‑Dubai flight schedule, increasing the number of daily services between the two cities. The move aims to better serve both business travelers and tourists, offering more flexible travel options.

To mark the revised timetable, the airline staged a water cannon salute at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The dramatic display welcomed passengers aboard the arriving Emirates aircraft, adding a touch of ceremony to the routine departure.

The expanded schedule is expected to improve connectivity for West Bengal residents traveling to Dubai for work, education or leisure. Passengers will now have additional departure windows, potentially easing travel planning.

The initiative reflects Emirates’ broader strategy to strengthen its presence in the Indian market and cater to the growing demand for air travel between Kolkata and the UAE.

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