EMIRATES INCREASES CAPACITY ON NEW CHICAGO ROUTE
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From 1 May 2015, Emirates will increase its capacity on the newly introduced Chicago route, following its switch from the Boeing 777-200LR, which it is currently operating on the route, to a larger Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Emirates launched its Chicago service, its ninth U.S. gateway, in August 2014. Less than a year later, the route has carried 66,000 passengers to-date. The increase in capacity will offer 88 additional Economy Class seats, representing a 33 percent increase in seating capacity.
“Emirates has seen a steady growth and strong customer demand for our Chicago route since its launch only five months ago. The up-gauge to a Boeing 777-300ER in May will introduce Emirates’ unique product and service to even more of our customers. Chicago is home to 2.7 million residents, making it America’s third-largest city. By increasing capacity in this market, we are able to offering more chance for passengers and businesses to connect, not only with our home and hub Dubai, but also across Emirates’ global network including the airline’s network of 10 cities in India, 17 in the Far East and 24 points in Africa,” said Hubert Frach, Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations West – Americas, Africa, Europe and Russian Federation, Emirates.