August 6th, 2008- Manhasset, New York- Today, all premium service Empora Airlines sold a 60% stake of the company to Sumptuary Travel Group. Sumptuary already owns all of Dubai based, Sheikh Airlines. They have been looking to expand into the America’s since 2005 and the company stated this was an offer to good to pass up. Sumptuary executives also stated that Empora Airlines would continue operating under its own name and would continue regular operations. Empora officials announced that they would be teaming up in a codeshare agreement with Sheikh which would allow passengers to fly to more destinations without having to book flights on different airlines. Chief Executive Officer of Empora, Paul Marcus stated, “We are proud to team up with Sumptuary and Sheikh and see a bright future ahead for the whole group!” The deal is estimated to be worth around three-hundred and thirty million dollars.

The Run Down:
-Empora and Sheikh will use a system unique to the VA team called Loyalty™.

-Pilots can sign up to either Empora or Sheikh; because of the codeshare agreement any pilot can fly any flight for either Sheikh or Empora.

-Empora has set up a site which will link prospective pilots to holding page with links to a sign up and login page for “Loyalty™.”

You can join Empora at our temporary Loyalty™ page- temp.emporavirtual.com



About Empora Airlines:
Empora Airlines has grown to a fleet of twenty-two modern jets. Empora offers luxury service with all business and first class seating. Empora provides customers with a unique travel experience including five-star gourmet dining, mood lighting, massage seats, state of the art in flight entertainment, and lie flat sleeper beds on all seats on all of its wide-body fleet. Empora’s main hub is New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and operates a fleet of Boeing 737-700, Boeing 767-200ER, Boeing 777-200ER, and Boeing 777-200LR aircraft.

About Sheikh Airlines:
Since 1984, Sheikh has offered premium travel in and out of Dubai. They provide unique service on all flights and have won many awards for their excellent service. Sheikh offers state of the art In Flight Entertainment, a Full Bar (on wide body aircraft), more legroom, and pre-flight lounges. Sheikh serves over one-hundred destinations worldwide and operates a fleet of 195 Boeing and Airbus aircraft.

About Sumptuary Travel Group:
Since 1994, Sumptuary has offered premium vacation services to five-star resorts. In 1999, the company acquired Sheikh Airlines and has turned Sheikh into an award winning airline. Sumptuary employs over 10,000 employees worldwide and is one of the most profitable vacation companies today.



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