UAE, GCC travellers can now book charter flights with Emirates

Dubai’s Emirates has launched an on-demand regional charter service, offering flexibility, convenience, privacy and comfort for customers who want to make short trips in the GCC from Al Maktoum International Airport.

The service allows customers to fly to several GCC destinations both within and outside of the Emirates network, with quick turnarounds to points in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and within the UAE.

Emirates will use its Phenom 100 aircraft, which accommodates up to four passengers, on its charter services. The carrier said travellers on the short flights will be offered a well-stocked hamper of light bites and refreshments.

Each passenger can check in one medium-sized bag weighing up to 15kg in addition to a carry-on handbag. The airline said any special requests can be made to travel agents or booking representatives.

“The services offer discerning travellers with busy schedules privacy and a high level of flexibility, with a hassle-free ground experience,” Emirates said in a statement.

Travellers using Emirates’ charter services from Dubai will be able to use chauffeur-driven vehicles to travel to Al Maktoum International. They will be greeted by a dedicated representative who will assist them throughout their journey at the airport, minimising wait times and other preflight formalities.

Upon arrival at their destination, customers benefit from fast on-ground escorted arrival and quick VIP clearance at customs and immigration provided by private terminal service partners. They will also have access to the private terminal lounge.

Emirates augments its offerings

Meanwhile, the launch of the charter service is part of the carrier’s broader strategy to enhance customer experience.

Emirates opened its new city check-in and travel store in the Dubai International Financial Centre in April. The new city check-in and travel store, which is located in the elite ICD Brookfield Place, allows customers to conveniently book travel, check in for flights, drop luggage and shop for travel essentials to save time at the airport.

In May, Emirates said that all Skywards members in every class of travel can now enjoy some form of free connectivity. The carrier said it has so far invested more than $300m to enhance its inflight Wi-Fi connectivity.

The carrier also expanded its interline cooperation with Abu Dhabi’s Etihad earlier in May to boost tourism to the UAE from key source markets by allowing customers to experience more than one destination in a single itinerary.

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