emirates

Emirates' network currently encompasses 122 cities globally, with 22 destinations in Africa, 17 in the Middle East and 18 in the Far East and Australasia. The airline also operates over 200 flights each week to the Indian Subcontinent and Pakistan. Emirates' flights to Dubai offer quick and convenient connections to an extensive range of destinations, with Bangkok, Delhi, Manila, Johannesburg, Dar Es Salaam, Nairobi, Mumbai and Bangalore all connecting in less than four hours

Non-stop daily flights starting September 12th

WASHINGTON, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- America's capital will soon enjoy enhanced international connections through a non-stop link to Emirates' global network, after the airline announced that it would start flights to Washington Dulles International Airport beginning on September 12, 2012.

Emirates will operate the American manufactured Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft on its Washington, DC route, providing eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat beds in Business Class and 304 seats in Coach.

"As Emirates' seventh U.S. gateway and our third new American route to launch in 2012, Washington, DC is a significant next step as we continue to expand our services across the country," said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group. "From opening new gateways and creating thousands of American jobs through our aircraft orders; boosting trade and creating U.S. export-related jobs by bridging America with key markets across the world; to enhancing the services our customers enjoy in the air and on the ground through continuously upgrading our product, services and fleet, Emirates is a committed supporter of US industry."

Emirates enters a new partnership with WestJet that offers travelers seamless connections to cities across the globe via Toronto (YYZ).

Fly WestJet to Toronto
WestJet connects from more then 20 cities across Canada including Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Halifax.

In Toronto, WestJet operates from Terminal 3 and Emirates departs from Terminal 1. Passengers can connect quickly and easily via a two minute airport train transfer system that runs regularly between the two terminals.

The new partnership allows travelers to receive boarding passes at their first point of check in, and two free checked bags through to their final Emirates destination.

Connect on Emirates to the world
Emirates offers non-stop flights three times weekly from Toronto to Dubai and on to over 100 destinations across the Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.