Emirates carries three million passengers on the Newcastle to Dubai route

The airline currently serves Newcastle with a daily flight, offering customers access to more than 130 destinations via its home and hub, Dubai. 

Julie Bailey, Emirates’ regional sales manager in the UK, said: “Newcastle is a very important gateway for us in the UK and we’re proud to be marking a new milestone by carrying three million passengers on the route. Over the past two decades, Emirates has played a pivotal role with boosting trade and tourism to the city – connecting the Northeast to the world and supporting the growth of many local businesses. We look forward to continue serving the region and to flying customers better with world-class products and services Emirates is renowned for.”