Emirates Airline to premiere trans-Atlantic service

Emirates’ direct service between Milan and New York to offer a total of 38 tonnes of freight capacity per day from October
 
Emirates will launch a direct service between Milan and New York on 1 October 2013. With their first trans-Atlantic service the airline is developing the major traffic flow between the two cities. In addition to passenger services, Emirates SkyCargo will offer a total of 38 tonnes of freight capacity between both cities each day. Emirates will operate a Boeing 777-300ER on the new route.
 
Emirates flight EK205 will depart in Dubai at 09:05 am., arriving in Milan at 1:50 pm., the flight will then depart Milan at 4:00 pm., arriving in New York at 7:00pm (local time). the same day. The return journey on flight EK206 will depart New York at 10:20 pm., arriving in Milan at 12:15 pm. the following day before departing for Dubai at 2:00 pm., touching down in Dubai at 10:05 pm.
 
“Operating a trans-Atlantic route has been on our agenda for some time. Having carefully monitored traffic flows we have identified strong demand for both a direct connection and, importantly, for the Emirates product. The route is currently underserved, particularly with a strong premium product offering this is where we see a clear opening for Emirates. We intend to capitalise on this opportunity, stimulating further demand and encouraging additional traffic flow in both directions,” said Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline.

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