UAE-based international airline Emirates today has completed 25 years of service in Chennai.
The airline has carried more than 10.7 million passengers on more than 38,000 flights between Dubai and Chennai, since launching its inaugural flight on 1 September 2000. Meanwhile, Emirates SkyCargo carried 19,300 tonne of cargo from Chennai, consisting of fresh fruit and vegetables, pharmaceuticals and general cargo
“We are delighted to celebrate 25 years of service to Chennai and connecting its people to our global network. We would like to thank MK Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for joining us in our celebration, marking an important partnership that has grown from strength to strength over the years. The unwavering support of the authorities and all local stakeholders has been invaluable to the success of our operations, and we extend our sincere gratitude on the occasion,” said Mohammad Sarhan, Emirates’ VP – India and Nepal.
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, joined Emirates’ celebration on Saturday to commemorate the milestone.