Emirates adds Seattle and Dallas
Emirates has unveiled major new expansion plans for the United States with the launch next year of daily services to Seattle and Dallas.
Dallas-Fort Worth and Seattle-Tacoma International Airports will both be served by non-stop flights.
“These new services emphasise Emirates’ confidence in, and long-term commitment to, the United States,†said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, chairman and chief executive, Emirates Airline & Group.
“We have always been ahead of the curve in anticipating what is now becoming an accepted truth – that demand for air travel will continue to grow over the long term in spite of the many challenges the industry faces.â€
Starting February 2, 2012, EK 221 will leave Dubai daily at 0245hrs, arriving at Dallas-Fort Worth at 0905hrs. The return sector, EK 222, leaves Dallas at 1150hrs, arriving at Dubai International Airport at 1220hrs the following day.
From March 1, 2012, EK 229 will leave Dubai daily at 0950hrs and arrive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 1310hrs. EK 230 will depart Seattle at 1710hrs, arriving in Dubai at 1940hrs the following day.
Both services will be operated by three-class Boeing 777 aircraft.
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