The Malta Independent 10 July 2025, Thursday
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2023 LifeCycle Challenge team flies Emirates

Tuesday, 9 January 2024, 13:10 Last update: about 2 years ago

Emirates, the world's largest international airline, has this year been instrumental to the 2023 LifeCycle Challenge in South East Asia. With its extensive network, efficient scheduling, and dedication to precision in every detail, Emirates played a pivotal role in facilitating travel and cargo logistics and ensuring the smooth execution of the challenge.

Kicking off in Thailand, the 2023 LifeCycle Challenge saw 18 cyclists and their back up team cover a 2,000-kilometre route from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia over a period of ten days, to raise funds in aid of renal patients, to support medical research and to raise awareness on renal disease. The 2023 edition of the LifeCycle Challenge was the 23rd edition of this cycling and endurance feat that has become an annual fixture in the calendar of Maltese sports and charity events.

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The 2023 LifeCycle Challenge departed Malta on an Emirates flight to Dubai on Thursday, 23 November, proceeding to fly Emirates to Bangkok. Emirates was also crucial in handling the intricate task of transporting bicycles and other supplies essential for the challenge. From check-in counters to cargo holds, Emirates ensured that every piece of equipment arrived safely and promptly at the destination, allowing participants to focus on the charitable mission at hand.

Adding an unexpected and heartwarming twist, the morale of the team received an uplifting boost when they were presented with a delicious treat by the crew, courtesy of a surprise organized by Emirates' office in Malta. Upon completing the challenge, the team flew back home on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai, and from Dubai to Malta on 8 December, where a welcome party awaited the participants at the Malta International Airport's welcomers lounge.

 


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