Emirates is to increase bellyhold capacity to Belgium with a second daily Boeing 777-300ER flight to Brussels Airport from 29 October.

The second flight will enhance links between Brussels and Dubai, transporting pharmaceuticals, perishables such as chocolates, and automotive parts, which will leave Brussels at 20.15h and arrive in Dubai at 05.55h.

The airline launched Brussels services on 5 September 2014, and Emirates says the new flight will meet existing demand and stimulate new growth.

Emirates also started daily direct flights to Hanoi in Vietnam on 1 July, without stopping in Yangon, saving about two hours and 30 minutes.

The flight departs at 03.30h arriving at Noi Bai International Airport at 13.05h, offering up to 20 tonnes of cargo capacity.