EMIRATES has unveiled expansion plans for the US with the launch of daily services to Seattle and Dallas. Dallas-Fort Worth and Seattle-Tacoma International Airports will be served by non-stop flights from February and March next year respectively.
“These new services emphasise Emirates’ confidence in, and long-term commitment to, the US,” said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline & Group.
“With six gateways offering convenient connectivity from points across the country, customers travelling to and from the US will find it easier than ever to access our vast global network.
“Our latest expansion also serves as a powerful indicator of how Emirates continues to invest in products and services even during difficult economic climates. This is because 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. In making this investment now, Emirates is providing a timely economic boost to the US whilst ensuring that we are soundly placed to serve our customers’ future air travel needs.”
Emirates’ Seattle route will help to further strengthen the airline’s links with Boeing.
Already the largest operator of Boeing 777 aircraft in the world, Emirates last year ordered an additional 30 777-300ERs, bringing its total 777 passenger fleet commitments to 132 aircraft.
Starting February 2, EK 221 will leave Dubai daily at 2.45am, arriving at Dallas at 9.05am. The return, EK 222, leaves Dallas at 11.50am, arriving at Dubai at 12.20pm the following day.
From March 1, EK 229 will leave Dubai daily at 9.50am arriving in Seattle at 1.10pm. EK 230 will depart Seattle at 5.10pm, arriving in Dubai at 7.40pm the following day.