Emirates commences daily Dubai-Bali-Auckland service

Emirates commenced daily Dubai-Bali-Auckland service on 14-Jun-2018 (New Zealand Herald, 14-Jun-2018). The carrier stated the new route will be the only year-round service between Auckland and Bali, meeting increased demand between Emirates network and Bali, and provide a new connectivity option to visitors to New Zealand. The carrier will operate Boeing 777-300ER equipment, configured with eight first class seats, 42 business class seats 304 economy class seats. The new service will complement Emirates' existing nonstop daily service between Dubai and Auckland and its current daily A380 service between Dubai and Christchurch via Sydney. It will also increase the carrier's frequencies between Dubai and Bali from two to three times daily.