Worlds longest nonstop flight Panama bound

THE LONGEST nonstop flight in the world will have Panama as its destination from February 1, 2016.Emirates airline has announced plans to launch services to Panama City, the gateway to Central America.

Service will operate through Tocumen International Airport (PTY), and will start a daily flight operated by a Boeing 777-200LR in a design class 3-8 in First, 42 in Business and 216 in Economy.
Th plane can also carry up to 15 tons of cargo. Key imports will include pharmaceuticals, machinery, iron, steel rods, and electronics.
“The City of Panama is the first gateway to Central America, providing a convenient option for our passengers traveling from or through our global hub in Dubai and onwards to destinations throughout Central America, the Caribbean and the northern part of South America, “said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline & Group.
“We are also pleased to be the only commercial airline to offer first class service for travelers daily in what will be the world’s longest flight,” said the company.