Emirates expands its United States network with the launch of Orlando route

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority chairman Frank Kruppenbacher, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum - chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline & Group and Orange County mayor Teresa Jacobs celebrate the launch of daily nonstop service between Dubai and Orlando

“Our new daily service will enable Emirates to grow alongside Orlando, one of the world’s premier leisure destinations and a dynamic business centre. The launch of this nonstop route will bring Emirates’ unique product and award-winning service to passengers flying from Central Florida to our home in Dubai and beyond to more than 140 global destinations,” said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline & Group.

“Since 2004, Emirates has carried more than 11 million passengers on its US flights and this new route will open up even more options for passengers travelling to Orlando. Additionally, the aircraft on this route has the capability to carry more than 17 tons of cargo in each direction every day, which will support Florida’s export market,” he added.

Emirates Airline’s flight landing at Orlando International Airport

“Emirates’ nonstop service to Orlando opens a new world of opportunity for us to pursue tourism and business exchanges with the Middle East, Africa and Asia, “Business and leisure tourism is critical to Central Florida's economy and this new direct service will make it easier for travellers to get to and from Orlando, creating new jobs and opportunities for our residents,” said Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer.

Emirates passengers can also connect seamlessly onto many destinations in the US, the Caribbean and South America through the airline’s codeshare partner JetBlue’s regional hub in Orlando, which serves 24 cities including San Juan in Puerto Ric, Bogota, Colombia and Nassau, The Bahamas.

Emirates Airline currently serves ten US gateways – Orlando (MCO), Chicago (ORD), Boston (BOS), San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), Seattle (SEA), Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH), Washington (IAD) and New York (JFK), as well as operating a trans-Atlantic route between JFK and Milan and a freighter service to Atlanta.

Emirates SkyCargo transports up to 650 tonnes of US exports each week which stimulates trade and opens new markets for American businesses across the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

The US network of Emirates is growing stronger than ever due to high demand. Prior to the launch of the Orlando route, Emirates has just doubled services to Seattle with the launch of second daily flight and launched weekly freighter flight to Columbus, Ohio.

The airline will also launch second daily flight to Boston this October. All passenger flights of Emirates to the US are currently operated with a mix of modern wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus 380 and Boeing 777 offering the latest on-board comforts including food prepared by gourmet chefs, and over 2,000 channels of entertainment on its award-winning ice system.