Emirates has announced the expansion of its operation in Switzerland with the addition of a second daily B777-300ER service to Geneva effective 1 June 2016. The second daily flight will double capacity on the route and represents an overall increase of 26 per cent for Emirates in Switzerland.

“Demand is strong year-round, with high traffic from Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong and the Indian Ocean, with travellers visiting the city for business and pleasure,” said Thierry Aucoc, Emirates’ senior VP, commercial operations, Europe and Russia.

With an additional cargo capacity of almost 20 tonnes per day in each direction, Emirates SkyCargo will offer better access for Swiss companies to economies around the world, the carrier said. Exports from Geneva include pharmaceutical products, automobile spare parts, chemicals and semi-conductors. The presence of international organisations like the Red Cross also generates high humanitarian cargo traffic on the route.