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Emirates and flydubai Announce First Routes to Use Shared Flight Codes

On the occasion of the start of the announced partnership, Emirates and flydubai announced today that Emirates will expand its network to 29 destinations across three continents served by flydubai. The new partnership network, through its codesharing, will enable greater frequency and facilitate access to many global destinations, with the advantage of connecting baggage to the final destination.

Passengers will be able to book these flights starting October 3 on the Emirates.com website, through the contact center, or travel agencies, while the connected flights will commence operations on October 29, 2017.

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– This is an exciting first step in discovering the benefits of the partnership for passengers who will have the opportunity to enjoy the unique advantages offered by each airline, as well as a greater choice and flexibility when connecting through Dubai. This is just the beginning, and as we expand the partnership network in the coming months, we will open even more opportunities for our passengers to explore the world, said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Emirates Group and Chairman of flydubai.

During their travels, users of Emirates and flydubai will experience the products and services of both carriers that reflect their unique characteristics. When flights are booked together as part of the codesharing program, Emirates passengers in both business and economy class will receive complimentary meals and free baggage allowance according to Emirates’ system and on flydubai flights.

Connecting at the hub in Dubai offers a pleasant flight change experience, and due to the new partnership, the minimum connection time (MCT) between Emirates’ base at Terminal 3 and flydubai at Terminal 2 is reduced from 120 minutes.

Today’s announcement is the initial phase of an extensive partnership that will continue in future phases through the creation of additional city connections as the codesharing agreement expands and the networks of both airlines are optimized.

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Additional Benefits for Frequent Travelers In this first phase of the partnership, Emirates Skywards members can earn Skywards miles and Skywards Tier on codeshared flights according to the existing Skywards rewards program. In addition to the basic free baggage allowance according to Emirates’ system, Skywards Premium members can also check in additional baggage weighing up to 20 kg (platinum members), 16 kg (gold members), and 12 kg (silver members) on flydubai codeshare flights.

Silver, gold, and platinum Skywards members traveling on codeshare flights can check in at flydubai’s Business Check-in counters and receive priority tags. Additional benefits for loyalty program members of each carrier will be announced soon.