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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 10:40 pm
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Originally Posted by supermasterphil
That's a long and pricey turnaround in JFK.

Emirates' model centers around Dubai being a central hub. Therefore EK has to time it's flights so that they connect well to flights to Asia / Indian Sub Continent / Middle East (even Africa.)

The two main departure banks are 9-11pm for mist India flights, 12am - 3am and 6am-9am for other flights. A 2300 departure will get EK pax in Dubai in time to connect to these destinations.

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