Emirates has announced an increased commitment to Japan with the introduction of two extra flights a week, ensuring a daily, non-stop service between Dubai and Narita International Airport from November 1. Emirates has been flying to Narita since launching the route on March 28, 2010, and will continue to use a Boeing 777-300ER on the route with eight private suites in First Class, 42 seats in Business Class and 304 Economy Class seats for a total of 354 seats; and also 23-tonnes of cargo. EK318 will depart Dubai at 2.50am, touching down at Narita International Airport at 17.35pm the same day. The return flight, EK 319 departs Narita at 22pm offering passengers with a convenient departure time at the end of a working day and arriving in Dubai at 3.50am the following day. The service connects seamlessly with flights from Dubai to the ever increasing number of destinations across the Emirates network, particularly the Middle East, Africa and South America.