Dubai Airport will emerge 'stronger' as a connecting hub serving more destinations: CEO

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths, speaking at CAPA Live May 2021, stated (12-May-2021) Dubai International Airport has "become a destination more than a transfer hub over the last few months", though its position as a transfer hub is expected to emerge "stronger" than it was before the outbreak of COVID-19 with more secondary markets served by smaller aircraft over time. Noting the reintroduction of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to service, Mr Griffiths also stated a number of long haul routes requiring narrowbody aircraft are made accessible through Emirates' and flydubai's network cooperation, adding "this is an immense opportunity for us to solidify the close collaboration between Emirates, flydubai and Dubai International to rebuild an incredibly strong connecting hub".