Brazil - Emirates to fly Dubai-Rio-Buenos Aires from Jan 2012

Starting 3rd January 2012, EK 247 will leave Dubai daily at 0705hrs and arrive at Rio’s Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport at 1535hrs. It will depart Rio at 1720hrs, arriving at Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza) at 1930hrs. From Buenos Aires, EK 248 departs at 2130hrs, arriving in Rio at 0120hrs the next day. The aircraft will depart Rio at 0255hours, arriving in Dubai at 2235hrs.

http://www.emirates.com/english/about/news/news_detail.aspx?intcid=EN_Fly_to_Buenos_Aires_v1_ 185_tcm276-658106&article=658200&offset=0

It will be good to have another 1st Class option to Rio and a new link between Rio and EZE. Will there be anywhere on the planet that Emirates doesn't fly to?

This is great news, glad to see them expanding with more flights to S. America.

Great news!

Yes, very good news. And yes I know most int'l flts depart GIG late in the evening but this flt departs at 0255hours?? :eek::eek:

Talk about a late check out needed.

Yes, very good news. And yes I know most int'l flts depart GIG late in the evening but this flt departs at 0255hours?? :eek::eek:

Talk about a late check out needed.

At least you'll avoid the Rio evening traffic

What metal?

What metal?

The Dubai-Rio de Janeiro-Buenos Aires service will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft offering eight First Class Private Suites, 42 lie-flat seats in Business and 304 seats in Economy.

Thats great. Another great airline is coming to Brazil market!