Emirates launches 2010 FIFA World Cup travel package

An unforgettable sporting experience of a lifetime awaits football fans in Sri Lanka and around the world, following the launch of Emirates’ 2010 FIFA World Cup travel packages.
As an Official Tour Operator for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Emirates, will be offering a number of tailor-made travel packages that will include flights, accommodation, ground transportation and match tickets.
The award-winning airline has also unveiled a unique ‘follow-your-team’ component of the tour package, which is testament to the airline’s commitment to the beautiful game and its followers.
Supporters no longer need to wait until their chosen team qualifies, as this unique package is not only refundable if their country fails to make it, but guarantees fans gold-dust tickets for each of their team’s matches, right up to the final on July 11th.
Emirates is offering the opportunity to follow one of 21 teams: Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain and USA.
The uncertainty facing fans is heightened by not knowing where their team will be playing, but no matter which city they are based in for the group stage, or where they end up playing in the knock-out rounds, the Emirates package – which includes flights, match tickets, accommodation and ground transport – covers every eventuality.
Richard Vaughan, Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations Worldwide, said: “We are pleased to be able to offer our first-class expertise in travel services to football fans around the globe. To support your team at a World Cup is a once in a lifetime opportunity for many supporters and we aim to make sure it is an unforgettable experience for them.”
Chandana de Silva, Emirates Area Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives said: “Sadly, Sri Lanka did not make it to the FIFA World Cup, but fans of the game here are sure to have already picked their favourites. These packages provide a great opportunity to experience the excitement of being pitch-side, and to see South Africa as well.”
Emirates will be offering football fans the choice of five daily flights into South Africa from its network on six continents, with the options of travelling to Johannesburg, which hosts 15 matches including the opening match and final; Cape Town, host city of eight matches and Durban, which is home to seven FIFA World Cup matches.
Emirates’ partnership with FIFA began at the 2006 FIFA World Cup when it became the first airline to be a sponsor of the prestigious sporting event. Following on from the success of the tournament in Germany, Emirates then cemented its status as an Official FIFA Partner up to and including the 2014 FIFA World Cup.