Dubai, in response to market demand Emirates Airlines will increase frequency and introduce the Airbus A340-500 on the Dubai - Tunis route, commencing 25 March 2012. Currently, Emirates six-weekly flights to Tunis are served by an Airbus A330- 200 aircraft in a three-class configuration.

This would entail serving Tunis daily, utilizing the Airbus 340-500 in a three-class configuration, offering 12 first, 42 business and 204 economy class seats. It will also provide an additional 15 tonnes weekly cargo capacity.
 
“By providing an extra flight and upgrading the aircraft, we are responding to strong demand for additional capacity on the Tunis-Dubai route,” said Thierry Antinori, Executive Vice President – Passenger Sales Worldwide. “The strengthened service will foster new business and tourism to one of our key destinations within Africa and provide even more convenient connections for onward travel through our international hub of Dubai".
 
“The introduction of the A340-500 will offer our customers an even better experience when travelling on this route. Our customers will now enjoy the very latest Emirates in-flight product, including our multi award-winning ice entertainment system.” Antinori added .

Early in 2012,  Emirates launched new routes to Rio and Buenos Aires, Dublin Lusaka, Harare and Dallas. Seattle will follow from 1st March, Ho Chi Minh City from 4th June, Barcelona from 3rd July and Lisbon effective 9th July.

Source:  Emirates Airlines