Emirates adds Newark service
dubai — Emirates on Monday commenced daily passenger service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Dubai International Airport, via Athens International Airport. A VIP delegation and contingent of international media were aboard the inaugural flight, which carried passengers from Athens, Dubai and points beyond.
Newark becomes Emirates’ 12th US gateway, and is the second serving the greater Tri-State Area, complementing Emirates’ existing four daily flights from Dubai and John F. Kennedy International Airport. Passengers embarking from Newark and Dubai will have the option to disembark in Athens or continue to their final destinations.
“This new route will connect America’s largest metropolitan area and Dubai through one of Europe’s great capitals,” said Hubert Frach, divisional senior vice-president, commercial operations West, Emirates.
Emirates daily flight EK209 will depart Dubai at 10.50am local time, arriving in Athens at 2.25pm before departing again at 4.40pm and arriving into Newark at 10pm on the same day.
Diane Papaianni, general manager at Newark Liberty International Airport, said: “Our airport has a vast network of destinations and we are delighted to have Emirates join our airline family and offer more travel options to our customers.”
Emirates daily flight EK210 will depart Newark at 11.45pm, arriving in Athens the next day at 3.05pm. EK210 will depart from Athens at 5.10pm and continue onward to Dubai, arriving at 11.50pm.
Dr Yiannis Paraschis, CEO, Athens International Airport, said Emirates’ direct, year-round operations on the Athens-New York route is a spectacular development for the Athens market.
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