(20/09/22)
Emirates and United Airlines have signed a
commercial agreement designed to enhance their respective
networks.
From November, Emirates customers flying into
Chicago, San Francisco and Houston - three of the biggest business
hubs in the U.S. - will be able to easily connect onto United
flights to and from nearly 200 cities across the Americas on a
single ticket.
At the eight other U.S. airports served by
Emirates – Boston, Dallas, LA, Miami, JFK, Orlando, Seattle and
Washington DC – both airlines will have an interline arrangement
in place.
United will launch a new direct flight between New
York/Newark and Dubai starting in March 2023. From there,
customers will be able to travel on Emirates, or its sister airline flydubai, to more than 100 cities. Tickets for United’s new Dubai
flight are already on sale.
Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, said,
“Two of the biggest, and best-known airlines in the world are
joining hands to fly people better to more places, at a time when
travel demand is rebounding with a vengeance. It’s a significant
partnership that will unlock tremendous consumer benefit and bring
the United Arab Emirates and the United States even closer. We
welcome United’s return to Dubai next year, where our hub Dubai
essentially becomes a gateway for United to reach Asia, Africa and
the Middle East via the combined network of Emirates and flydubai.
We look forward to developing our partnership with United for the
long term.”
Customers of both airlines will be able to book the
connecting flights on a single ticket – making check-in and
luggage transfer faster and easier.
The agreement will also give the loyalty program
members of both airlines more opportunities for more rewards:
Emirates Skywards members can soon earn miles when they travel on
United operated flights, and United Mileage Plus members flying on
United’s New York/Newark to Dubai flight will be able to earn and
redeem miles when connecting beyond on Emirates and flydubai.
Eligible customers travelling on codeshare flights
will also soon enjoy access to both airline's lounges.
“This
agreement unites two iconic, flag carrier airlines who share a
common commitment to creating the best customer experience in the
skies,” said United CEO, Scott Kirby. “United’s new flight to Dubai
and our complementary networks will make global travel easier for
millions of our customers, helping boost local economies and
strengthen cultural ties. This is a proud moment for both United
and Emirates employees, and I look forward to our journey
together.”
The codeshares and United’s new flight to Dubai are
subject to regulatory approvals.
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