Emirates, flydubai join forces

KARACHI/DUBAI: Emirates and flydubai on Tuesday unveiled an extensive partnership, which will see the two Dubai-based airlines join forces to offer customers unmatched travel options, a statement said.

Both the airlines will continue to be managed independently, but will leverage each other’s network to scale up their operations and accelerate growth, it added. The innovative partnership goes beyond code-sharing and includes integrated network collaboration with coordinated scheduling.

The new model will give flydubai customers seamless connectivity to Emirates’ worldwide destinations spanning six continents, it said. For Emirates’ customers, it opens up flydubai’s robust regional network. The two airlines will also further develop their hub at Dubai International, aligning their systems and operations to ensure a seamless travel experience through the ultra-modern airport; currently the world’s busiest for international passengers, it added.