Emirates launched its Chicago route on August 5, 2014. Chicago is the airline’s 9th US destination.

Watch the inaugural EK235 being greeted by a water cannon salute at O’Hare International Airport, Chicago.

Emirates operates a daily flight between Chicago and Dubai with a Boeing 777-200LR aircraft in a three-class configuration, offering eight seats in First Class, 42 in Business Class and 216 in Economy Class.