Emirates works on its South American Network with a new route to Bogata

Emirates is planning to launch a new service to Bogota, Colombia… but in a slightly different way than usual.

Emirates Boeing 777-300ER – Image, Economy Class and Beyond 

The airline is planning to operate the route via the USA – so it will stop at Miami International Airport both ways on its journey to and from Bogota.  It will be the fourth South American destination the airline will fly to – with them serving São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires.

This new route will start on the 3rd of June, operating daily.

As such, Emirates will offer a premium option between Miami and Bogota. The planned schedule is as follows

Emirates will deploy a Boeing 777-300ER on this route, with it offering 354 seats across three cabins and will raise the bar for premium services on the Bogotá – Miami route.

And yes – that means Lie-flat seats in First Class and Business Class, and complimentary food and beverage services will be introduced – which will make more than a difference to a recliner seat that might be offered.

In addition, the flight will offer 20 tonnes of cargo space for those needing to use the cargo links between the nations.

According to the airline, the daily flights to Bogotá, South America’s second-largest city by population, will help cater to the strong and growing demand for air travel between Colombia and the United Arab Emirates as well as between Colombia and numerous destinations on Emirates’ global network beyond Dubai which are not served directly from Bogotá. It will also provide convenient flights between Bogotá and Miami, allowing travellers to fly between the two cities in style and comfort.

So why the stopover?

It seems that due to the high altitude of the city of Bogotá, it is not possible to operate a non-stop flight from Dubai, deeming a stopover necessary.

Miami was selected by Emirates due to its tourism and trade links with Bogotá.

In Quotes

Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, said:

“We’ve long wanted to serve Colombia, and the addition of Bogotá to our network is part of our strategy to deliver better connectivity, expand options and choice for travellers and provide unparalleled premium experiences on the ground and in the air. The launch of our daily operations to the dynamic capital of Colombia also underscores our deep commitment to South America, and is poised to foster increased business and leisure travel opportunities for customers.

“There is a huge demand for travel to and from Bogotá and we can’t wait for customers to experience Emirates’ signature products and services on the flights between Bogotá and Dubai as well as between Bogotá and Miami. We would like to thank all the authorities involved for supporting our plans and making this new route possible. We look forward to adding value to the new communities served and building new partnerships to promote tourism and trade.”

Germán Umaña Mendoza, Colombia’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism said:

“The launch of the new route between Bogotá and Dubai marks a major milestone in expanding the connectivity of our country, allowing us to strengthen trade, investment and tourism. As part of the government of President Gustavo Petro, our goal is to guarantee opportunities for the development and prosperity of communities in all of our territories and, in doing so, we remain committed to providing the framework to support foreign investment.”

Sergio París Mendoza, Director General, Aerocivil Colombia said:

“In the realm of international relations, Colombia forges pathways to new realms of collaboration and understanding. Today, we rejoice in the inauguration of an air link with the vibrant city of Dubai, marking not only a connection between destinations but also symbolizing our nation’s steadfast commitment to global integration. The Arab nations bear witness to a thriving and diverse Colombia, poised to cultivate bonds of friendship and prosperity transcending geographical boundaries. At this pivotal moment, we reaffirm our dedication to collaborating closely with our Arab counterparts towards mutual development and peace. May this new air route via Emirates Airline herald the commencement of a journey abundant in opportunities and shared successes. May each journey between our nations serve as a beacon of cooperation, dialogue, and empathy. May the bond between Colombia and the Arab countries endure eternally, flourishing in prosperity.”

Visit Florida President and CEO, Dana Young concluded 

“Airlift expansion is crucial to increasing visitation and the economic impact tourism has on the state of Florida,”

“We are thrilled that Emirates will now connect its daily Dubai to Miami flight with Bogotá offering additional opportunities for us to welcome Colombian travelers to the Sunshine State.”

Remember the paperwork

This is a little important, as you will need to complete appropriate entry procedures as you’ll be transiting the United States of America.

Passengers on flights in both directions between Dubai and Bogotá should meet entry regulations for the United States and hold the required documents, due to immigration procedures in Miami. Colombian and UAE citizens can enjoy visa-free entry for up to 90 days in Dubai and Bogotá respectively, thanks to reciprocal visa arrangements in place between both countries.

Colombian and UAE citizens can enjoy visa-free entry for up to 90 days in Dubai and Bogotá respectively, thanks to reciprocal visa arrangements in place between both countries.

For travellers, it will offer new options, as well as make other airlines consider the products they offer.

This could be very interesting in the longer term in terms of how they respond.

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