Emirates and Flydubai are celebrating a big success in their airline partnership, which began in 2017. The two airlines carried five million passengers over the past year, representing a growth of some 36% compared to the previous year. Both carriers report robust passenger demand for premium cabins, which have grown by 31%.
The milestone passenger figure represents the culmination of more than seven years of collaboration and a shared objective to streamline travel and enhance Dubai’s connectivity. Emirates and Flydubai support Dubai’s D33 vision to become a major economic hub, The two airlines are also poised to make Dubai one of the most connected cities in the world, by adding 400 destinations to its foreign trade and tourism map.
Since 2017, more than 22 million customers have travelled across the joint network of both carriers. By combining the strength of their networks, Emirates and Flydubai have created a schedule that offers choice and convenience, and one integrated loyalty programme that continues to deliver benefits.
Starting with just 29 cities in 2017, today, the Emirates and Flydubai joint network has expanded to 240 destinations in more than 100 countries, complemented by enhanced connectivity at Dubai Airport with access to Terminal 3.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Group and chairman of Flydubai, said: “The Emirates and Flydubai partnership has been a gamechanger for both carriers. It is a testament to collaborative excellence that has delivered more flight options and a better experience for travellers, underpinned by a vast network that connects every corner of the globe.
“I’m immensely proud of what has been achieved so far, and look forward to the next phase of growth and impact that both Emirates and Flydubai will have on enhancing Dubai’s connectivity and shaping the future of air travel across regions,” he added.
On average, Emirates and Flydubai customers can choose from 295 codeshare flights each day, which means expanded schedules and more flexibility when choosing departure times. More than 330 weekly flights operated by Flydubai depart Terminal 3 to destinations including Zanzibar, Kathmandu, Krabi, Riyadh, and Naples. Emirates customers can explore more than 132 Flydubai destinations, while Flydubai passengers can access more than 142 Emirates destinations.
In the last year, Emirates has launched flights to Bogota, Colombia, and Antananarivo in Madagascar, and plans to connect to Da Nang, Siem Reap and Shenzhen this summer. Flydubai also announced 10 new cities, including Antalya, Basel and Al Alamein for the summer season.
