Emirates ready to invest in daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart
Emirates has announced plans to launch daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart, committing over 100 million EUR annually in operational costs, pending German government approval. The airline highlights the cities' underserved long-haul connectivity and potential economic benefits, including job creation and increased cargo capacity, while emphasizing Dubai’s role as a global transfer hub." "article": "Emirates has confirmed its readiness to launch daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart, with an annual investment exceeding 100 million EUR in operational expenses. The airline’s proposal, contingent on approval from Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport, aims to address the cities’ limited long-haul connectivity, as over 85% of Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s international flights remain within Europe. Berlin, as Germany’s political and economic hub, and Stuttgart, an export-driven industrial center, currently lack direct access to key global markets like Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australasia. Emirates President Sir Tim Clark stated that demand exists, supported by business leaders and the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, and forecasts indicate flights would operate at full capacity. The new routes would generate nearly 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, according to a 2012 German Aerospace Centre study, while boosting cargo capacity by over 280 tonnes weekly. This would facilitate time-sensitive imports and exports, including pharmaceuticals and machinery, benefiting local economies. Emirates currently serves 50 destinations from Germany that no German airline operates, with 60% of its 2025 passengers connecting through Dubai. The airline argues that extending services to Berlin and Stuttgart would complement existing routes rather than compete with them, offering German travelers and businesses new global connections. The proposal aligns with Emirates’ strategy to strengthen Dubai as a premium destination and transfer hub, filling a long-standing gap in German air connectivity. The airline remains committed to working with German authorities to finalize the plan and deliver immediate economic benefits to both regions.
Emirates has confirmed its readiness to launch daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart, with an annual investment exceeding 100 million EUR in operational expenses. The airline’s proposal, contingent on approval from Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport, aims to address the cities’ limited long-haul connectivity, as over 85% of Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s international flights remain within Europe. Berlin, as Germany’s political and economic hub, and Stuttgart, an export-driven industrial center, currently lack direct access to key global markets like Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australasia. Emirates President Sir Tim Clark stated that demand exists, supported by business leaders and the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, and forecasts indicate flights would operate at full capacity. The new routes would generate nearly 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, according to a 2012 German Aerospace Centre study, while boosting cargo capacity by over 280 tonnes weekly. This would facilitate time-sensitive imports and exports, including pharmaceuticals and machinery, benefiting local economies. Emirates currently serves 50 destinations from Germany that no German airline operates, with 60% of its 2025 passengers connecting through Dubai. The airline argues that extending services to Berlin and Stuttgart would complement existing routes rather than compete with them, offering German travelers and businesses new global connections. The proposal aligns with Emirates’ strategy to strengthen Dubai as a premium destination and transfer hub, filling a long-standing gap in German air connectivity. The airline remains committed to working with German authorities to finalize the plan and deliver immediate economic benefits to both regions.
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