To celebrate the launch of a third daily departure from London Gatwick, Emirates is offering those flying Business Class to Australia a free upgrade to First Class.

Emirates currently flies twice daily from London Gatwick and adds a third service on 1st August - offering travellers a choice of departures in the morning, afternoon and evening.

The expansion of Gatwick departures offers more flight options from the South East on the Emirates network, particularly to Australia with fast and convenient connections through the airline�s Dubai hub. Emirates is one of the fastest growing carriers �down under� operating daily flights to three destinations - Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

To qualify for this amazing offer, a Business Class flight to Perth, Sydney or Melbourne must be booked through Emirates Tours UK by 15 July 2003, travelling out between 1 June � 31 August 2003. This offer is subject to availability and applies to Emirates flights from London Gatwick only. Prices from:

� Perth �2375 � Sydney �2495 � Melbourne �2489

Prices quoted include all airport taxes and optional stopover in Dubai or Singapore (Sydney/Melbourne flights only) if required. Five-star accommodation in Dubai or Australia can also be arranged from just �30 per person per night.

Emirates First Class passengers enjoy a complimentary transfer in a chauffeur-driven car to and from the airport on both departure and return ensuring seamless luxury from the beginning to the end of the journey. Alternatively free domestic flights are included from most regional airports to Gatwick. Once on board passengers will experience Emirates� fabulous award-winning service including gourmet seven-course meals accompanied by the finest wines and champagne. Superb in-flight entertainment includes 18 channels on individual high definition touch-screen TV and personal in-seat video player with choice of up to 50 titles.

Emirates Tours UK, is part of the prestigious Emirates Group and specialises in offering tailor-made holidays to Dubai, Indian Ocean, Far East, India, Sri Lanka and Australia.

For further details call Emirates Tours UK on 0207 590 1444, email emiratestours@emirates.com or visit www.emiratestours.co.uk

Notes to Editors � Prices and upgrade subject to availability at time of booking. Upgrade offer available on London Gatwick departures only and must be booked through Emirates Tours UK. Offer is not applicable to children. � Valid for bookings made up until 15 July 2003. Outbound journey must be started between 01 June � 31 August 2003 only.

For more information contact: Nicola McShane or Carolyn Dealey in the Emirates Group Press Office at QBO Bell Pottinger Telephone: 020 7861 2446-49 Email: EmiratesUKpressoffice@qbo-bellpottinger.co.uk