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DFW’s First Nonstop Middle East Passenger Flights Start
By: TexasBusiness.com Posted: Friday, February 3, 2012 10:33 am
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Texas Business reports: DFW AIRPORT—The inaugural Emirates flight from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth arrived today at DFW International Airport, welcomed by a traditional “shower of affection” water cannon salute and a gathering of community leaders.
Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, will operate nonstop daily service between DFW and Dubai (DXB) International Airport with uniquely equipped Boeing 777-200LR aircraft.
The flight marks DFW's first nonstop passenger flight to the Middle East.
“The new Emirates daily service to Dubai is a monumental development for DFW Airport, because it opens up a key region of the world for the citizens of Dallas/Fort Worth,” said DFW International Airport chief executive Jeffrey P. Fegan in a prepared statement. “We are very pleased to have Emirates, one of the world's most highly regarded airlines, connecting DFW and Dubai, two of the world's top airport hubs.”
“Emirates' newest U.S. destination is a thriving and dynamic metroplex, which is home to one of the highest concentrations of Fortune 500 companies in the country,”said Nigel Page, Emirates Senior Vice President for Commercial Operations, The Americas in a statement. “A direct link with Dubai will open new vistas for North Texas, with key trading and business centers in the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent now just one stop away.”
The Emirates flights are expected to produce $227 million in economic impact annually for the Dallas/Fort Worth region in terms of additional visitors, business ties and investments, according to DFW Airport estimates.
Emirates offers connections to over 100 cities in 67 countries from its primary hub in Dubai. Emirates features service in three classes, including private suites in First Class, lie-flat beds in Business Class and Economy Class.
Gourmet food and a 1200-channel entertainment system are available in all classes.
Located halfway between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW International Airport is the world's fourth busiest, offering nearly 1,750 flights per day and serving 57 million passengers a year. |
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