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The new codeshare network will offer more frequencies and easier access to more global destinations, with the advantage of a single baggage allowance from origin to destination. Passengers can now book on Emirates.com, through Emirates offices or the travel agent network for travel commencing from 29 October 2017.
Codeshare destinations within the framework of Emirates and flydubai cooperation: Asmara (Eritrea), Belgrade (Serbia), Kiev Zhulyany (Ukraine),Juba (South Sudan), Krasnodar (Russia), Samara (Russia), Kazan (Russia), Mineralnye Vody (Russia), Odessa (Ukraine), Prague (Czech Republic), Rostov-on-Don (Russia), Sarajevo (Bosnia & Herzegovina), Skopje (Macedonia), Sofia (Bulgaria), Tbilisi (Georgia), Kuwait (Kuwait), Baku (Azerbaijan), Lucknow (India), Ahwaz (Iran), Bandar Abbas (Iran), Esfahan (Iran), Lar (Iran), Shiraz (Iran), Najaf (Iraq), Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Muscat (Oman), Salalah (Oman), Yekaterinburg (Russia), Bucharest (Romania)
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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Group and Chairman of flydubai, said: "This is an initial step in unlocking the benefits of this partnership for our passengers, allowing them to enjoy the unique advantages of each airline, as well as greater choice and flexibility when connecting via Dubai. This is just the beginning, and as we expand our network in the coming months, we will open up even more opportunities for our passengers to explore the world."
Throughout the journey, Emirates and flydubai will provide customers with a product experience that reflects the unique characteristics of each brand. When booking a combined ticket as a codeshare, Emirates passengers will receive complimentary meals and Emirates baggage allowance on flights operated by flydubai, applicable in both Business and Economy Class.
Connecting at Dubai’s aviation hub offers passengers a seamless transfer experience, and with the new partnership passengers will benefit from a reduced minimum connection time (MCT) between Emirates in Terminal 3 and flydubai in Terminal 2 to 120 minutes.
During this period, Emirates Skywards members can earn Skywards miles and Skyward Tier Miles on codeshare flights as per the current Skywards mileage scheme. In addition to the free checked baggage allowance under Emirates, Skywards Premium members can also enjoy an additional checked baggage allowance of 20kg (Platinum members), 16kg (Gold members) and 12kg (Silver members) on codeshare flights operated by flydubai. Skywards Silver, Gold and Platinum members travelling on codeshare flights can access flydubai Business Check-in and receive priority tags. Further benefits for frequent flyer and loyalty programme members will be announced in due course.
