Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, unveiled major new expansion plans for the United States recently, with the launch of daily services to Seattle and Dallas. Dallas-Fort Worth and Seattle-Tacoma International Airports will both be served by non-stop flights from February 2, 2012 and March 1, 2012 respectively.
"These new services emphasise Emirates' confidence in, and long-term commitment to, the United States," said Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, 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," he added.
According to Maktoum, "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 United States whilst ensuring that we are soundly placed to serve our customers' future air travel needs."