Emirates doubles partnership...

Airline notches up 162 partners in 100 countries

Emirates says it has doubled the number of cities it offers beyond its own network in the past year, with almost 1,700 extra cities now available.

The airline said an average of more than 61,000 passengers now connect on the shared networks of its partners on a weekly basis.

Through 162 partners in more than 100 countries it now offers 31 codeshares, 118 interline and 13 rail and helicopter services partners, and in the last year unveiled 16 partnerships including codeshares with Avianca and Batik Air Malaysia. It also finalised and implemented interline arrangements with KAM Air, Sri Lankan Airlines, Condor, Flynas, Viva Aerobus, Sun Express, Maldivian, Siberia Airlines and Kenya Airways.

Benefits of the expanded network reach include single ticket itineraries, better baggage transfers, frequent flyer benefits, lounge access and other advantages.

Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim said: “In the last year, we’ve doubled down on our strategy of deepening our global presence and expanding our footprint across six continents by forging new partnerships with like-minded airlines, rail partners and air mobility operators to provide a huge choice of onwards destinations, connectivity options and seamless ‘last mile’ access for travellers like never before.

“While organic growth will always at the heart of our plans, we’ll continue to leverage the strength of our partners’ complementary networks as part of our commitment to help our customers reach every corner of the globe in the easiest way possible.”

He added: “World-class connectivity keeps economies strong and resilient, and our partnership growth ambitions align with Dubai’s D33 strategy to make our home and hub the most connected city in the world, attracting business, tourism, and investment from all over the globe.”

For more information, visit www.emirates.com/english/travel-partners

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