Emirates makes premium travel a family affair

The First and Business class travel bargains to make flying a family affair are on offer on many routes to the UK, Europe, Far East and Australia, and stay on sale until the end of July for travel from now until the end of August.

The family promotion cuts 25 per cent off the prices of tickets for up to eight family members travelling with the head of the family, who pays full price.

A 25 per cent reduction is also available on an Economy ticket for a maid travelling with a family group of five or more.

Hamad Obaidallah, Emirates' General Manager GCC, Yemen and Iran, said today: "The annual holiday is a high point of the year, and a priority for families across the UAE.

"But the cost of buying tickets for Dad, Mum, three kids, sisters and brothers and a grandparent can cast a cloud over what should be a joyous celebration of family life.

"So we are taking action to help the many large families in the UAE to enjoy their vacation to the full -- without having continually to count the cost," Mr Obaidallah said.

Routes from Dubai on offer include, in UK to London, Birmingham and Manchester; in Europe, to Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Rome, Milan and Zurich; in the Far East, to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong; and in Australia, to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, Emirates' newest Australian destination, from 2nd August.