Australia and the UAE have signed a new bilateral agreement that will allow Emirates and Etihad Airways to operate an extra 14 flights a week to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, bringing the total number of services to 161. In return, Australian airlines will receive an extra 14 flight slots to the UAE, bringing the total to 56. “The Australian government is committed to supporting the entry of Australian airlines into foreign markets and ensuring we have the aviation capacity necessary to meet future demand,” said Australia’s acting Prime Minister Warren Truss.

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