Dubai carriers Emirates, flydubai revive partnership to offer customers greater travel flexibility

Dubai-based carriers Emirates and flydubai have revived their partnership to offer customers of both airlines greater travel flexibility, increased connectivity and convenience, it was announced on August 31.

Emirates customers can travel on codeshare flights to over 30 destinations on flydubai, while flydubai customers have over 70 destinations they can travel to on Emirates.

.@Emirates & flydubai reactivate partnership offering seamless travel to over 100 unique destinations through #Dubai https://t.co/6vHdVbF1z7 pic.twitter.com/yJJyaJwFEi

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 31, 2020

Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ chief commercial officer, said: “We are delighted to announce that our customers can once again take advantage of the complementary strengths of Emirates and flydubai to access an enhanced network of cities on a single ticket and integrated loyalty programme, enjoy a safe, smooth and stress-free transfer experience through Dubai and have their baggage checked through to their final destination.

“The partnership has crossed a number of successful milestones since its inception in 2017 and over the coming months, Emirates and flydubai will be working together to re-open even more of the world for our customers.”

Hamad Obaidalla, chief commercial officer at flydubai, said: “We are confident that the demand for travel will continue to increase as more countries gradually start to lift restrictions on international travel. flydubai has restarted operations to 32 points around the network since June and we expect the number to steadily grow over the next few months.

“We remain agile in our approach to maximise the utilisation of our fleet by supporting government efforts to operate repatriation flights and increasing cargo-only operations. Our partnership with Emirates will continue to facilitate a more seamless flow of passengers and cargo across our combined networks in the recovery phase.”

Both airlines have implemented extensive safety measures to combat Covid-19 including enhanced sanitisation of all touchpoints and advanced HEPA filters fitted in aircraft cabins to eliminate dust, allergens and germs from the cabin air.

Customers transiting through Dubai also go through thermal screening at the airport.

Transfer desks at Dubai airport have been fitted with protective anti-microbial screens, while airport staff dressed in personal protective equipment are available to provide additional assistance.

Several of flydubai’s flights to destinations in Africa, Central Asia and Europe operate from Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport, facilitating connections to passengers travelling on Emirates’ flights to and from Dubai.

Covid-19 PCR tests are mandatory for all inbound and transit passengers arriving to Dubai (and the UAE), including UAE citizens, residents and tourists, irrespective of the country they are coming from.

Read more: Emirates issues travel advisory for passengers travelling to and from Dubai

Customers boarding Emirates flights will also be provided with a complimentary hygiene kit containing masks, gloves, hand sanitiser and anti-bacterial wipes.

Emirates’ passenger network will grow to 79 destinations in September.

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