Emirates lands in Toronto

Dubai-based airline Emirates has launched its new Dubai to Toronto service.

This is the first nonstop service between the two cities and the inaugural flight was marked by dignitaries from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of the airline, traveled on the first flight alongside Sara Hradecky, Canadian Ambassador to the UAE. He said: "Responding to market demand, the new route will provide a first direct link between Canada's largest city and Dubai, providing also convenient, ongoing access to the Middle East, Africa and the South Asian Subcontinent."

A formal ceremony welcomed passengers at Toronto Pearson International Airport, followed by a news conference and a gala dinner for the airline's Canadian business partners.

Emirates will operate three flights a week between Dubai and Canada, also launching a new six-a-week schedule for flights from Dubai to the Indian city of Ahmedabad.

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