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Emirates launches A380 daily service to Dallas

TEXAS, October 7, 2014

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has welcomed the launch of Dubai carrier Emirates' new daily service to Dubai, UAE, on Airbus A380 superjumbo.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, DFW is the world's third busiest airport, hosting 1,850 flights a day and serving more than 60 million customers a year.

Located halfway between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW Airport provides nonstop service to 147 domestic and 55 international destinations.

The Emirates A380 aircraft which arrived from Dubai was met with a traditional DFW Airport “shower of affection” water cannon salute from the airport’s department of public safety, as well as local dignitaries.

Lauding the service, Sean Donohue, the chief executive of DFW Airport, said: "We are proud to welcome the Emirates A380 as we continue our growth as a global hub, connecting passengers from the US, Mexico and Canada to destinations around the world."

"The addition of the Emirates A380 to DFW brings one of the world’s most highly regarded aircraft to the Dallas/Fort Worth to Dubai route, opening the door for even more customers to travel between DFW and Dubai," he stated.

Emirates, one of the largest airlines in the Middle East, became the first to offer direct service from DFW to the Middle East in 2012. The transition from Boeing 777-200 aircraft to the double-decker Airbus A380-800 means that Emirates is increasing its capacity on the DFW to Dubai route by over 80 per cent, added Donohue.

Hubert Frach, Emirates' divisional senior vice president said: "Commencing an A380 service to Dallas/Fort Worth allows us to provide the region with an additional 223 seats on the route each day, which will allow a greater number of people access to Emirates’ home and hub of Dubai, and our global network including India, Africa and the Far East."

"The A380 is the flagship of Emirates’ fleet and the onboard amenities give passengers the very best product we offer," stated Frach.

"We know everything in Texas is bigger so it is fitting that Emirates, which is the largest operator of the A380, is bringing the world’s largest passenger aircraft to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, the largest and busiest airport in Texas," he added.

The flight connects two of the world’s most highly regarded airports, DFW and Dubai (DXB) International Airport, each of which offer customers a great number of connection options and outstanding customer service on either end of the route.

“From burgeoning businesses, to the best shopping in the southwest, premium hotels and restaurants and a captivating arts and cultural scene, Dallas has much to offer,” remarked Mike Rawlings, the Mayor of Dallas.

“The arrival of the Emirates A380 will allow Dallas to continue to open its doors to international business opportunities, commerce and tourism and show the world that big things continue to happen here,” he said.

Betsy Price, the Mayor of Fort Worth, said DFW is home to many Fortune 500 companies, countless major industries and a strong, diverse workforce.

"These assets combined with DFW International Airport and our air service partners continue to fuel our local economy," notd Price.
 
“The investment made by Emirates is a recognition of the importance of our region as a global hub of business and leisure. We thank Emirates for their commitment, and for helping us build an expansive global network," she added.

DFW airline partners offer nonstop service to 55 international destinations and 147 cities in the US, with every major city in the continental U.S., Canada and Mexico within a four-hour flight.-TradeArabia News Service




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