Emirates, United ink commercial agreement
Emirates and United Airlines announced a commercial agreement that to enhance each airline’s network.
It give their respective customers easier access to hundreds of new destinations within the United States and worldwide.
From November, Emirates customers flying into Chicago, San Francisco, and Houston will be able to easily connect onto United flights to and from nearly 200 cities across the Americas on a single ticket.
At the eight other U.S. airports served by Emirates – Boston, Dallas, LA, Miami, JFK, Orlando, Seattle and Washington DC – both airlines will have an interline arrangement in place.
United will launch a new direct flight between Newark and Dubai starting in March 2023.
Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Two of the biggest, and best-known airlines in the world are joining hands to fly people better to more places, at a time when travel demand is rebounding.”
“It’s a significant partnership that will unlock tremendous consumer benefit and bring the United Arab Emirates and the United States even closer.”
Customers of both airlines can soon book these connecting flights on a single ticket.
The agreement will also give the airlines’ loyalty program members more opportunities for more rewards:
Eligible customers travelling on codeshare flights will also soon enjoy access to Emirates and United lounges.
More details on frequent flyer awards and lounge sharing benefits will be communicated in the coming weeks.
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