…Joint network to reach 168 passenger destinations by end of May
…Nearly 500,000 customers have flown with reactivated partnership since
September 2020
Since the revival of their strategic codeshare partnershipin early September 2020, close to 500,000 passengers have flown on the Emirates-flydubai combined network.
Emirates and flydubai are delivering on their customer promise to reintroduce more convenience, choice and seamless
connectivity for travellers across their combined network, which is
expected to reach 168 destinations by the end of May.
Since the revival of their strategic codeshare partnership in early
September 2020, close to 500,000 passengers have flown on the
Emirates-flydubai combined network, taking advantage of optimized
schedules, connections and baggage transfers through Dubai, all on a
single ticket. Top destinations booked through the codeshare include
Kabul, Kathmandu, Kyiv, the Maldives and Zanzibar.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief
Executive of Emirates Group and Chairman of flydubai, said: “The
Emirates and flydubai partnership continues to grow steadily to offer
travellers even better connectivity to Dubai, and through Dubai to an
extensive global network.”
His Highness added: “We are seeing strong customer take-up and are
excited to take the partnership to the next level by expanding services
to new destinations. The close collaboration between Emirates and
flydubai also benefits Dubai as a business, leisure, and aviation hub
with enhanced connectivity and travel flows from the combined network of
both carriers as it continues to safely welcome visitors from around the
world. We’re confident that both airlines will rebuild their networks
even better, as they chart the path to recovery.”
Emirates customers can travel on codeshare flights to over 56 unique
flydubai destinations, while flydubai customers can choose from over 82
Emirates destinations. Customers can also take advantage of an enhanced
schedule spread across 30 destinations served by both airlines. flydubai
recently announced the resumption of flights into 12 destinations in
Russia, five cities in Iran, as well as flights to seasonal destinations
in Georgia, Turkey and Montenegro, with more destinations expected to be
announced in the coming months as countries open their borders for
business and tourism.
Both airlines continue to layer on a greater range of flight schedules
with 16 additional countries opening up for international tourism with
quarantine-free entry, including: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Djibouti, Finland, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan,
Romania, Serbia, Tanzania, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.*
From 21 May, Emirates’ customers will enjoy an even better experience
with improved schedules, and connections to 22 flydubai destinations
from Terminal 3. Destinations include Basra, Belgrade, Bucharest, Kyiv,
Odesa, Prague, Salalah, Sofia, Zanzibar, amongst others.
Emirates and flydubai offer travel experiences and inflight services
that are focused on the value proposition of each individual brand,
whilst prioritizing the health and safety of customers and employees on
the ground and in air. Both airlines have implemented extensive
biosafety measures throughout the travel journey. This includes enhanced
sanitization, state-of-the-art HEPA filters onboard, amongst a number of
other protocols. A large portion of crew and pilots across both airlines
have also been fully vaccinated. Customers connecting via Dubai to their final destination can look
forward to a smooth transfer experience with reduced connection times
between Emirates’ Terminal 3 and flydubai’s operations in Terminal 2. The Emirates Skywards programme, the joint loyalty programme for
Emirates and flydubai continues to grow its compelling customer proposition.
For its loyal frequent flyers, Emirates Skywards is extending the TierStatus of its Silver, Gold and Platinum members until 2022.
The validity of any Skywards Miles has also been further extended until
31 August 2021, providing Skywards members with more opportunities to
utilize them for an extensive range of flight and partner rewards as well as other privileges.
In addition, Emirates Skywards is offering members a chance to earndouble Tier Miles on all Emirates and flydubai flights booked until 30
June, for travel until 30 December 2021.
*Customers are urged to check their eligibility criteria and thespecific entry requirements of each destination prior to making travelarrangements.