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Emirates and United Activate Codeshare Partnership to
Enhance Connectivity to the US
Emirates customers to have access to more than 150 U.S. cities through Chicago, Houston
and San Francisco while enjoying codeshare benefits for flights on United; expanded
domestic U.S. network coverage to complement Emirates’ network of 12 points across the
U.S, which the airline operates to from its Dubai-based hub
Enhanced customer offering implemented with the issuance of a single ticket, Emirates
baggage allowance and baggage transfers through to the final destination
Access to dozens more destinations across Canada, Mexico, Caribbean islands and Central
and South America based on an interline arrangement
Frequent flyer members of Skywards and MileagePlus® to enjoy rewarding benefits
INDIA : Emirates and United have activated their codeshare partnership, allowing
Emirates customers to enjoy easier access to an expanded choice of U.S. destinations. Starting today,
Emirates customers will be able to fly to three of the nation’s biggest business hubs – Chicago, Houston
or San Francisco – and connect easily to an expansive network of domestic U.S. points on flights
operated by United.
Tickets are available to purchase from today on emirates.com as well as through trade channels
including travel agencies.
With the launch of the partnership, Emirates customers heading to the U.S., can now look forward to
access to more than 150 U.S. cities in the United network, via the three gateways.
Similarly, Emirates customers in the U.S. planning trips to Dubai and beyond have a myriad of choices
and can utilise United’s services to easily connect to Emirates operated flights bound for Dubai, via
Chicago, Houston or San Francisco. The world just got bigger for U.S. travelers journeying to Emirates’
extensive network beyond Dubai, including many unique destinations across the Middle East, Africa,
Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
On the flights, passengers can enjoy Emirates’ award-winning services and a host of convenient travel
benefits afforded by the agreement. Travellers with itineraries on Emirates’ codeshare flights can plan
their entire trip on a single-ticket and take advantage of the airline’s baggage allowance, in addition to
convenient bag check-through to the final destination.
Emirates is also enabling its Skywards members to earn and redeem miles on all flights across United’s
worldwide network.
The partnership unlocks a host of popular destinations accessible from Emirates gateways such as
Atlanta, Austin, Denver, Minneapolis and Phoenix. Emirates passengers planning trips to destinations
such as Detroit, can fly direct from Dubai to Chicago or Houston, and simply connect on a United flight
to the final destination, while enjoying the hassle-free flight benefits. The reciprocal benefits extend to
passengers flying out of the U.S. using Emirates services to fly to Dubai, with the same easy access from
a vast network of domestic cities and connection at one of the three hubs.
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Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer commented: “We are extremely delighted to
activate this historic partnership with United and significantly expand our footprint in the U.S. United’s
vast network across the Americas will help us to offer more choice to our customer base from across the
globe, and meet demand from across segments including the leisure, VFR, corporate travellers and
students who can now connect seamlessly to and from a broader network of more than 150 domestic
points.”
Emirates and United have an interline arrangement that allows passengers to easily reach a wider choice
of destinations in the Americas outside of the U.S. Emirates customers will be able to choose from
dozens more destinations in Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America, while also
enjoying conveniences such as the simplicity of flight itineraries on a single-ticket and smooth
connections via the three hubs (Chicago, Houston and San Francisco).
Emirates currently offers services between its hub in Dubai and 12 U.S. cities, as well as five points
across Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.
More opportunities, more rewards
Under the agreement, Emirates Skywards members can earn miles on flights while traveling across
United Airlines’ international and domestic network.
The partnership will also enable MileagePlus members to earn miles on select flights in the Emirates
network when travelling from Newark (EWR) to Dubai (DXB) on United Airlines and onwards to select
destinations operated by Emirates.
The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai continues to offer its 30 million
members worldwide exclusive privileges.
Emirates’ network of 17 points across the Americas includes U.S. destinations Boston Logan
International Airport (BOS), New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX), Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Chicago’s O’Hare
International Airport (ORD), Washington D.C.’s Dulles International Airport (IAD), Seattle Tacoma Airport
(SEA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Orlando International Airport (MCO), Dallas-Fort
Worth Airport (DFW), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Miami International Airport (MIA) and
Orlando International Airport (MCO). Emirates also flies to Mexico City (MEX), Toronto (YYZ), Sao Paulo
(GRU), Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and Buenos Aires (EZE).
