The New Nation - Internet Edition

To celebrate the launch of its new non-stop service to Brazil, Emirates is offering its passengers a complimentary stay of up to three nights at the five-star Hilton Morumbi Hotel in Sao Paulo.

Passengers who fly first class to Sao Paulo will be eligible for a three night complimentary stay at the Hilton Morumai Hotel, with bus mess class passengers being given a two night stay and a complimentary stay of one night for all economy class passengers.

Emirates made history on 1st October when EK261 took off from Dubai International Airport en-route to Sao Paulo, Brazil: representing the first ever non-stop flight between the Middle East and South America. Emirates now flies non-stop to six continents from Dubai.

Ghaith Al Ghaith, Emirates' Executive Vice President. Commercial Operations Worldwide, said: "Sao Paulo is a very exciting destination for Emirates as it represents our first gateway in South America. With our non-stop service from Dubai we are now able to offer our passengers a convenient connection to Brazil.

Passengers on the Dubai - Sao Paulo flight enjoy unrivalled in-flight service, including eight luxurious private suites in First Class, 42 of its latest lie-flat seats in Business, and generous space for 216 passengers in Economy.