Emirates celebrated 10 years of world-class service at Orlando International Airport (MCO), connecting Florida to the world.
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and a key facilitator of vital trade links, is celebrating a decade of successful operations to Orlando. The Central Florida destination is among the most popular U.S. gateways where the airline operates.
During the ten years of operations to Orlando, one of the most visited cities in the world renowned for its theme parks and events and status as a destination for tourism and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) – Emirates’ services to Orlando International Airport have carried over 1.1 million passengers across more than 4,700 flights.
In addition to supporting passenger travel and tourism, the airline has also transported over 14,000 tonnes of cargo, facilitating trade through the export and import of commodities.
“It has been a phenomenal decade of connecting Orlando to the world,” said Matthew Jones, VP-USA, Emirates. “In the US we proudly serve 12 gateways with Orlando being one of our busiest, being the fourth most visited city in the nation. We are proud to have served as a catalyst for the growth of the local tourism and cargo industry. We would like to thank Orlando International Airport for their long-standing partnership and ongoing support in managing our operations and assisting our passengers.”
“As we reflect on the next 10 years, we will continue to elevate the customer experience in line with the ever-changing travel trends, bringing industry-leading products to Orlando and continuing to offer seamless connectivity to Dubai and beyond.”
With five weekly flights connecting Orlando to global destinations, Emirates has become an integral part of the city’s aviation landscape.
“During these past 10 years, Emirates has provided more than a million passengers with premium customer service between two extraordinary destinations, Orlando and Dubai, and supported a thriving cargo operation” said Lance Lyttle, CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, which manages Orlando International Airport. “We are extremely
satisfied with our Emirates partnership as they continue to be a gateway to the Middle East to both our business community and to leisure travelers interested in exploring the world. We look forward to celebrating more milestone anniversaries in the years to come.”
Some of the most popular destinations and points of origin relevant to Orlando include Mumbai, Manila, Hyderabad, Denpasar, Bangalore, Delhi, Johannesburg, Singapore, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Jakarta, and Bangkok, in addition to Emirates’ hub city of Dubai.
Top feeder markets for Orlando include travellers from the same points in addition to points of origin such as Karachi and Dhaka.
Emirates caters to a broad range of traveller segments, from leisure and corporate travellers to students pursuing higher education abroad.
The airline continues to support local industries and businesses by uplifting cargo from Orlando to the rest of its global network by facilitating global trade. With its vast cargo network and state-of-the-art facilities, Emirates SkyCargo has been instrumental in enabling seamless transportation of goods, promoting export opportunities, and stimulating economic development in the countries it operates in.
Emirates’ flights have uplifted more than 14,000 tonnes of cargo out of Orlando, with commodities exported ranging from perishable items such as ferns to transporting pets, aquatic animals as well as pharma products. Global courier service providers are supported by Emirates’ cargo services and include Emirates Delivers which operates out of Sarasota. In addition, a host of global brands supported by Emirates’ operations include Siemens as well as Disney.
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