ABANA welcomes Emirates. Founded in 1985, Emirates is a global connector of people, places and economies. Based in Dubai, Emirates’ global network serves over 145 destinations in 80 countries across six continents. The luxurious amenities, regionally inspired gourmet cuisine, award-winning inflight entertainment, and unmatched hospitality provided by a multi-lingual crew have made Emirates one of the world’s most recognized brands.
Renowned for its excellence in service and innovation, Emirates holds an impressive array of prestigious awards, including “Best Middle Eastern Airline”, “Best Long Haul Airline” and “Best First Class” by Business Traveller in 2014. Emirates currently operates daily non-stop service to Dubai out of nine U.S. gateways — Boston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and three daily flights from New York. Additionally, Emirates operates a route from New York to Milan (with continuing service to Dubai). On September 1, 2015, Emirates will commence service from Orlando, its 10th U.S. gateway.