Emirates airline will advance its existing operation to Jakarta with the introduction of a double-daily service, effective 1 March. Presently, Emirates operates 11 flights a week to the Indonesian capital city.

The growth in services follows the recent launch of an additional flight in December 2009, underscoring the increased economic and cultural ties between the UAE and Indonesia.

Senior vice-president, commercial operations Far East and Australasia, Mr. Richard Jewsbury noted: "Emirates is grateful to the Indonesian regulatory authorities for their continuing support. Indonesia is one of our most important markets in the region and we look forward to serving the country's growing demand for air travel services.

Indonesian exports of textiles, leather products, fruit, fish, medical and computer equipment will benefit from the increased access to global markets. Likewise, imports of chemicals, cosmetics, machine parts and foodstuff will receive a boost as cargo-carrying capacity escalates by 27 % to 233 tonnes per week per direction.

A winner of more than 400 international awards, Emirates operates one of the aviation world's youngest, most environmentally-friendly and technologically advanced-fleet of 143 aircraft.

Emirates operates a daily schedule from Malta to Dubai via Larnaca, Cyprus. From its international hub in Dubai, the Maltese traveller can connect Emirates' rapidly-expanding network in North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Asia Pacific.