Emirates Welcomes First Flight into Los Angeles
Gateway to Hollywood Advances American Expansion for Dubai-based Airline
Last update: 12:58 p.m. EDT Oct. 27, 2008
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct 27, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Emirates, one of the world's fastest-growing international airlines, commenced its Los Angeles service yesterday, as Flight 215 touched down at Tom Bradley Terminal, Los Angeles Airport at approximately 1:55 p.m. local time.
The Los Angeles route marks the first non-stop operation connecting Dubai to Los Angeles. Emirates is flying its Boeing 777-200LR on the route, offering 266 seats in a three class configuration and providing up to ten tons of cargo capacity. Initially, service will be offered three times per week -- Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays -- before offering daily service upon the arrival of additional aircraft.
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