Two Dubai-based carriers are teaming up to provide passengers access to more destination choices.
Emirates Airline and flydubai have announced an extensive partnership that will align their network systems and scheduling. Emirates customers will now have access to flydubai’s regional destinations while flydubai customers can now take advantage of Emirates’ worldwide network.
“This is an exciting and significant development for Emirates, flydubai, and Dubai aviation. Both airlines have grown independently and successfully over the years, and this new partnership will unlock the immense value that the complementary models of both companies can bring to consumers, each airline, and to Dubai,” said HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group and Chairman of flydubai.
Emirates currently has a fleet of 259 aircrafts, which fly to 157 destinations while flydubai operates 58 new-generation aircrafts, which fly to 95 destinations.
Combined, the two airlines currently fly to 216 unique destinations and by aligning their operations, both airlines can provide passengers with new choices of city-pair connections during their travels.
Both airlines plan to develop their hub at Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest airport. The partnership is expected to be rolled out in the coming months of 2017.
