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Emirates airlines is coming to Canada via Pearson International Airport in response to market demand. The new route will provide a first direct link between Canada’s largest city and Dubai, providing convenient, ongoing access to the Middle East, Africa and the South Asian subcontinent.
The first Toronto to Dubai direct flight is being launched at Pearson International Airport (PIA) today as Emirates airlines comes to Canada.
“Responding to market demand, the new route will provide a first direct link between Canada’s largest city and Dubai, providing convenient, ongoing access to the Middle East, Africa and the South Asian subcontinent,” said H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group.
The airline is considered one of the most successful, and fastest-growing in the world.
The 13-hour non-stop flight will provides the latest in comfort for high-end customers who can enjoy eight luxurious private suites in first class and 42 of the latest lie-flat seats in business class. There is economy-class seating for 304 passengers.
“The GTAA and the airport community are looking forward to welcoming the first Emirates flight,” said Steve Shaw, vice-president, marketing and business development for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority. “The airline has made a significant investment to expand services in North America and we are pleased that Emirates understands the value of flying into Toronto.”
Emirates’ nonstop service between Toronto and Dubai will operate three times a week. The economic impact of the service is estimated at more than $33 million in business revenues, 233 jobs, $8.5 million in employment income, and taxes of $5.6 million annually.
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