Emirates to launch LA, Houston flights

Dubai :  Emirates, the Dubai-based international carrier, has announced the launch of second daily flights to Los Angeles and Houston.

The award-winning airline, which recorded a significant increase in revenue for the Americas in 2009-10, will soon offer over 15,000 seats on 98 return flights per week to the United States.

Starting October 31 for Los Angeles and November 1 for Houston, Emirates will fly non-stop to both cities twice a day.

The services will provide the highest standards of passenger comfort, with luxurious private suites in First Class, lie-flat beds in Business Class and generously-sized Economy Class seats, said the carrier in a press release.

Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airlines said: "Emirates has experienced very strong demand across all of its US gateways this year, including very healthy premium and business traffic. We are delighted to meet this increased demand with the start of second daily services to both Houston and Los Angeles."

"The additional services will provide customers in the Middle East and Asia with even easier access to the largest cities in Texas and California."