Emirates launched its 11th destination in the US with the start of a daily non-stop service between Dubai (DXB) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) on 15 December.

Fort Lauderdale is Emirates’ second destination in Florida, after launching Orlando more than a year ago. The airline has been serving the US since 2004 and currently operates 119 passenger flights per week between Dubai and the US. Since 2004, Emirates has carried more than 16.1 million passengers on its US flights. The new service, operated by the airline’s 777-200LRs, marks the first scheduled commercial service from the Middle East to Fort Lauderdale serving the South Florida area of Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach. Commenting on the launch, Mark Gale, CEO/Director of Aviation at the Floridian airport said: “FLL is proud to welcome Emirates, one of the world’s premiere airlines to Broward County. This new service to Dubai, and ultimately to the rest of the world, will provide our community with tremendous business and travel opportunities. With an estimated annual economic impact to our region of more than $100 million and approximately 1,000 new jobs as a direct and indirect result of Emirates arrival, we are confident this new service will mark the beginning of many more great things to come.” No other airlines operates this city pair.

Aenna