Emirates Doubles Partnerships, Unlocking Access to Nearly 1,700 Global Cities


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PUBLISHED September 01, 2024

 

In the past year, Emirates has significantly expanded its global reach by doubling the number of cities accessible through its network. This expansion now provides travel opportunities to nearly 1,700 additional cities and enables over 61,000 passengers to connect weekly via Emirates and its partners.

The airline's network growth is supported by 162 partners across more than 100 countries, including 31 codeshare, 118 interline, and 13 rail and helicopter services partners. This extensive network enhances travel options, allowing for seamless single-ticket journeys, improved baggage handling, frequent flyer benefits, and access to lounges.

Emirates has formed 16 new partnerships over the past year, including codeshares with Avianca and Batik Air Malaysia, and interline agreements with KAM Air, Sri Lankan Airlines, Condor, Flynas, Viva Aerobus, Sun Express, Maldivian, Siberia Airlines, and Kenya Airways. New codeshare agreements with Trenitalia, Renfe, OBB, and SJ offer easy European rail connections, while a partnership with BLADE provides helicopter flights between Nice and Monaco on a single ticket.

Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, highlighted the airline’s strategy to deepen its global presence and enhance connectivity, aligning with Dubai’s D33 vision to make the city the world’s most connected hub.

The partnership with flydubai is a key example of this strategy, offering access to over 230 destinations and 275 codeshare flights daily. Since its 2017 launch, the partnership has facilitated connections for over 17.5 million passengers. Additionally, Emirates' interline agreements with Maldivian and Pro Flight Zambia provide access to unique destinations such as the Maldives' outer islands and Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park.

Emirates’ major partnerships with United, Air Canada, and Qantas offer comprehensive coverage across the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand. In Europe and Asia, Emirates’ codeshare and interline partners expand access to over 380 and 500 cities, respectively. The airline’s African network now includes over 210 regional points.

Emirates Skywards and SkyCargo enhance the value of these partnerships, ensuring passengers and cargo customers benefit from the airline’s extensive network. Emirates Airport Services also play a crucial role in facilitating smooth connections and access to dedicated lounges.

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