Emirates has launched its daily service between Dulles and Dubai using a 777-200LR. The route provides regional competition to the United service.
“Emirates offers important new choice, competition and a higher level of internationally recognized service to the Washington, DC market with a state-of-the-art product and fleet,” said Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline. “As one of the most important global cities in the world, we look forward to connecting DC-area travelers with the largest number of one-stop flights to Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.”
Seven million international passengers pass through Washington Dulles annually. The region is home to more than 1,000 international institutions and over 1,000 foreign-owned companies from approximately 50 countries.
So United is likely to see some loss of premium travel (except Star Alliance junkies who are tied to their mileage). But more importantly the new Emirates service might be seen as a part of another story. American can easily feed the Emirates flight. Emirates now has a new relationship with Qantas, another of American's partners. Indeed, with this combination Emirates, American and Qantas can offer a round the world service.
“Emirates offers important new choice, competition and a higher level of internationally recognized service to the Washington, DC market with a state-of-the-art product and fleet,” said Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline. “As one of the most important global cities in the world, we look forward to connecting DC-area travelers with the largest number of one-stop flights to Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.”
Seven million international passengers pass through Washington Dulles annually. The region is home to more than 1,000 international institutions and over 1,000 foreign-owned companies from approximately 50 countries.
So United is likely to see some loss of premium travel (except Star Alliance junkies who are tied to their mileage). But more importantly the new Emirates service might be seen as a part of another story. American can easily feed the Emirates flight. Emirates now has a new relationship with Qantas, another of American's partners. Indeed, with this combination Emirates, American and Qantas can offer a round the world service.