Orlando becomes Emirates’ 10th US destination with daily nonstop service

Emirates launched its 10th US destination with the start of daily nonstop passenger service between Dubai and Orlando International Airport on Sept. 1. A VIP delegation and a contingent of international media were aboard the inaugural flight, which carried passengers from 29 different countries to 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,” said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline & Group.
“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,” he said.
“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 traveling 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,” Al-Maktoum added.
“Florida is on a mission to become the global leader in job creation and we are excited about the new Emirates nonstop flight between Orlando and Dubai,” said Florida Gov. Rick Scott.
“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,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer.
“Emirates is a premier airline and this is a significant new air service route for Orlando International as it opens the gateway to the Middle East, Asia, Africa and beyond,” said Frank Kruppenbacher, chairman of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.
The inaugural Emirates flight was the first A380 aircraft to touch down at Orlando International Airport.