✈️ Exclusive Benefits for Readers
Verified codes to save on your next trip.
Emirates and United announced a historic commercial agreement that will enhance each airline's network and give its customers easier access to hundreds of new destinations.
From November, the clients of Emirates let them fly to Chicago, San Francisco and Houston, three of the largest business centers in the USA, will be able to easily connect to United flights to and from almost 200 cities of America with a single ticket.
At the other eight airports in EE.UU. those served by Emirates (Boston, Dallas, THE, Miami, JFK, Orlando, Seattle y Washington DC), both airlines will have an interline agreement.
United will launch a new direct flight between Newark and Dubai starting in March 2023; thence, customers will be able to travel on Emirates or its sister airline flydubai to more than 100 cities. Tickets for new United flight to Dubai are now on sale.
Agreement between United and Emirates
Emirates and United announced their agreement at a ceremonial event at Dulles International Airport, hosted by the CEO of United, Scott Kirby, and the president of Emirates, Sir Tim Clark, in which United and Emirates Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and flight crews from each airline were presented.
Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airline, said:
“Two of the world's largest and best-known airlines are teaming up to better take people to more places.”, at a time when travel demand is recovering strongly. It is an important partnership that will unlock tremendous consumer benefit and bring the UAE and the United States even closer together.. We welcome United's return to Dubai next year, where our Dubai hub essentially becomes a gateway for United to reach Asia, Africa and the Middle East through the combined Emirates and flydubai network. “We look forward to developing our long-term partnership with United.”.
Scott Kirby, CEO de United Airlines, said:
“This agreement brings together two iconic flag carriers that share a common commitment to creating the best customer experience in the skies.”. United's New Flight to Dubai and Our Complementary Networks Will Make Global Travel Easier for Millions of Our Customers, helping to boost local economies and strengthen cultural ties. This is a proud moment for United and Emirates employees, and I look forward to our journey together.”.
Customers of both airlines will soon be able to book these connecting flights with a single ticket, which will make check-in and baggage transfer faster and easier. For instance, Travelers can visit United.com or use the United app to book a flight from New York/Newark to Karachi, Pakistan, or go to Emirates.com to book a flight from Dubai to Atlanta in Honolulu.
This agreement will also give loyalty program members of both airlines more opportunities to earn more rewards: Emirates Skywards members will soon be able to earn miles when traveling on United-operated flights, and United Mileage Plus members flying on the United flight from New York/Newark to Dubai will be able to earn and redeem miles by connecting further on Emirates and flydubai.
Eligible customers traveling on flights shared code will also soon enjoy access to VIP rooms from Emirates and United. More details on frequent flyer awards and lounge sharing benefits will be announced in the coming weeks..
Both airlines have recently announced significant investments in customer experience. Emirates will modernize more than 120 planes as part of an effort to $2 billion including enhanced meal options, a completely new vegan menu, a “cinema in the sky” experience, Cabin interior improvements and sustainable options. En United, the airline will add 500 new planes Boeing and Airbus to its fleet with a focus on an exclusive new interior that includes screens on the backs of each seat, larger overhead compartments, All-around Bluetooth connectivity and the fastest onboard technology available in the industry. Wifi.
*Codeshare activities and new United flight to Dubai subject to government approval.
✈️ Exclusive Benefits for Readers
Search here for hotels ALL over the world at the best price.
