Emirates Airlines

Emirates is a subsidiary of the Emirates Group, which is owned by the government of Dubai.  They were founded in 1985 and have yet to join a global airline alliance. Their only hub is at Dubai International Airport (DXB), where the operates over 2,400 passenger flights to 140 cities in 81 countries across the world. The airline is the world’s fourth largest airline in terms of revenue and international passengers carried, and second largest in terms of freight tonne kilometers flown.

Frequent Flyer Program
Emirates Skywards is the frequent flyer program of Emirates.  It is a miles-based program that partners with Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), which has recently merged with Marriott Rewards and as of August 2018 will become one unified program.  There are four tiers:

Blue

• Entry tier

Silver

• 25,000 miles or 25 flights
• 25% mileage bonus
• Ability to nominate a personal travel coordinator
• Priority check-in and boarding
• Additional checked luggage
• Lounge access at Dubai International Airport.

Gold

• 50,000 miles or 50 flights
• 50% mileage bonus
• International Emirates lounge access for member and guests
• Priority baggage handling.

Platinum

• 150,000 miles
• 75% mileage bonus
• Last seat availability at the flex award rate
• Ability to nominate another member to Gold status
• Access for member and one guest to first class lounges
• First class check-in and baggage handling, guaranteed seat (even on full flights).

Codesharing
United has codeshare agreements with 23 select airlines. Look for the designator code (EK).

Partners include:

• Japan Airlines
• Jet Airways
• Qantas
• South African Airways
• TAP Air Portugal
• Thai Airways

When booking with a codesharing partner, you will experience differences in baggage fees, optional services, other charges, and policies from partner airlines on your trip.

Fast Facts

• The Emirates crew is stunningly divers.  On an average flight, you’ll have at least 12 different nationalities of cabin crew speaking between 9 to 18 languages among them
• They are one of the only airlines to operate a wide-body fleet and is the largest operator of both the A380 and the Boeing 777.

Cabin Classes

First Class – New Boeing 777 Suites:

• Chauffeur Service
• Lounge Access
• Inspired by Mercedes-Benz with the world’s first fully enclosed seats
• Private suite with luxurious lie flat beds, soft duvets, pillow and mattress cover
• Virtual windows, noise cancelling E1 headphones, and safari binoculars
• Entertainment system with 3,200 channels, wireless remote and 32” HD TV
• Wifi, power, USB ports, stowage space
• Custom controlled mood lighting and climate control
• Bordeaux wine collection and premium meals.

Business Class:

• Chauffeur service
• Lounge Access
• Dedicated check in, bag drop, and priority boarding
• 78” long seats that lie flat with personal minibar in seat
• Entertainment system with 3,200 channels, wireless remote and 32” HD TV, and noise cancelling headphones
• Wifi, power, USB ports, stowage space
• Bordeaux wine collection and premium meals.

Economy Class:

• Comfortable seat with lots of legroom
• Entertainment system with personal HD touchscreen and free headphones
• First 20mb wifi free, power, USB ports
• 30kg baggage allowance.

Emirates
https://www.emirates.com

Emirates First Class