UAE-US tourism to boom with new Emirates flights to Miami – MENAFN.COM

UAE-US tourism to boom with new Emirates flights to Miami – MENAFN.COM

Emirates Airlines' first-ever passenger service between Dubai and Miami can generate an estimated $275 million in revenue, said officials at the Miami-Dade County aviation department. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said that the new direct route between Dubai and Miami would play a role in pandemic recovery by boosting tourism and commerce. "We're thrilled to finally welcome Emirates into our community," said Cava."We're looking forward to seeing the important economic impact the four weekly flights will bring to the county, which will expand options for our residents as a result." Dubai's flagship airline celebrated the inaugural flight of its four times a week service when it touched down in Miami, Florida, at 11 am EST on Thursday, July 22. A water cannon salute welcomed the Emirates flight EK213 at the Miami International Airport. Starting this week, Emirates will operate four flights per week between Miami and Dubai with the Boeing 777 Game Changer aircraft. Speaking at the gate event after the inaugural flight, Cava said:"Over the last 16 months, we have had great growth at Miami International Airport. Our tourism industry is making a robust recovery after the pandemic. This (Emirates Airlines) launch symbolises that we can, and we