Discussions for a new Dubai-Thessaloniki-New York flight
The possibility of opening the new Emirates Dubai-Thessaloniki-New York flight was discussed by Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias with the Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, in the context of TIF.
The request of the Minister of Tourism to the Minister of Economy of the UAE does not come by chance. For several months now, a preparation has been made to highlight the benefits of the inclusion of such a flight. The development of the cruise line, the upgrading of the airport and the port are helping in this, as well as the fact that in Mr. Kikilia’s visits in the recent past to Bucharest and Belgrade, interest was expressed by airlines in Thessaloniki as a shorter and alternative hub of Istanbul for flights of citizens of these countries to the USA. At the same time, such a flight would also help the export sector, as noted by market players.
“I discussed with the Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates, Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, the possibility of Emirates opening a new Dubai-Thessaloniki-New York flight. The profits will be multiple for the city’s economy and its role in the Balkans,” said Mr. Kikilias in a tweet.
Source: RES-MPE