Emirates and flydubai have announced that customers of both airlines can
once again access a wider range of travel options around the world,
connecting seamlessly and safely through Dubai.
Following the progressive resumption of passenger flights to global
destinations, the two Dubai-based airlines have revived their successful
and strategic partnership to offer customers increased connectivity,
convenience and travel flexibility. Emirates customers can now travel on
codeshare flights to over 30 destinations on flydubai, while flydubai
customers have over 70 destinations they can travel to on Emirates. Some
of the favourite flydubai destinations for Emirates passengers include:
Belgrade, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia and Zanzibar.
Commenting on the renewal of the partnership, 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,” added Kazim.
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.
Dubai has put strong health and safety protocols in place which has
encouraged well informed passengers to travel, whether for business,
leisure or to reunite with their loved ones.
“We remain agile in our approach to maximize the utilization 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,” commented
Obaidalla.
Emirates and flydubai will offer travel experiences reflecting their
individual brands while keeping the health and safety of customers and
employees on the ground and in air as their top priority. The two
airlines have each implemented extensive safety measures to combat
COVID-19 at every step of the customer’s journey including enhanced
sanitization of all touch points and advanced HEPA filters fitted in
aircraft cabins to eliminate dust, allergens and germs from the cabin
air.
Customers transiting through Dubai go through thermal screening at the
airport. Transfer desks at Dubai airport have been fitted with
protective anti-microbial screens and airport staff dressed in personal
protective equipment (PPE) 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 seamless connections to passengers travelling on
Emirates’ flights to and from Dubai.
COVID-19 PCR tests are mandatory for all inbound and transit customers
to Dubai further assuring a safe transfer experience through the airport
for customers of Emirates and flydubai.
Customers boarding Emirates flights will also be provided with a
complimentary hygiene kit containing masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and
anti-bacterial wipes.
Customers booking with Emirates can also travel with confidence as the
airline has committed to cover COVID-19 related medical expenses, free
of cost, should they be diagnosed with COVID-19 during their travel
while they are away from home. This also includes travel on any
codeshare flights with flydubai on an Emirates ticket.