Why no Emirates application for Iphone & Ipad
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Thailand, Phuket
Programs: Emirates, Thai, TK
Posts: 441
Why no Emirates application for Iphone & Ipad
Why is there no Emirates application for the Iphone or Ipad available.
It would be nice to have the time table etc for my Iphone.
Most airlines have this option but nothing from Emirates.
Is there a special reason as Emirates is normally one of the first airlines to introduce webbased application.
It would be nice to have the time table etc for my Iphone.
Most airlines have this option but nothing from Emirates.
Is there a special reason as Emirates is normally one of the first airlines to introduce webbased application.
#2
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Manchester, UK
Programs: Skywards, Miles & More, BA Exec Club
Posts: 218
Because there's already a mobile site and a website that works on the iPad? Provided their main website works properly I see no mileage in spending additional cash developing apps that duplicate something that is already there.
#3
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Thailand, Phuket
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Yes but that only works when you’re online. ( most airline website are mobile ready but they still have a offline version )
For the Iphone maybe not a big issue ( as long you stay in your own country to avoid roaming charges ) but for the Ipad it is.
Especially for the non 3G version.
It would be nice to have the timetable available off-line.
#4
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
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Yes but that only works when you’re online. ( most airline website are mobile ready but they still have a offline version )
For the Iphone maybe not a big issue ( as long you stay in your own country to avoid roaming charges ) but for the Ipad it is.
Especially for the non 3G version.
It would be nice to have the timetable available off-line.
For the Iphone maybe not a big issue ( as long you stay in your own country to avoid roaming charges ) but for the Ipad it is.
Especially for the non 3G version.
It would be nice to have the timetable available off-line.
http://www.emirates.com/sa/english/i...280-194614.exe
or
http://www.emirates.com/sa/english/i...280-194611.pdf
#5
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Thailand, Phuket
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Actually there is one, I use them all the time.
http://www.emirates.com/sa/english/i...280-194614.exe
or
http://www.emirates.com/sa/english/i...280-194611.pdf
http://www.emirates.com/sa/english/i...280-194614.exe
or
http://www.emirates.com/sa/english/i...280-194611.pdf
But great for the desktop.
#6
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: USA
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You can use the built in pdf reader, or purchase a better pdf reader from the App Store ?
(I sound like an Apple fanatic now, don't I ?)
#7
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Dubai, UAE
Programs: EK, Hilton, AA
Posts: 100
Why is there no Emirates application for the Iphone or Ipad available.
It would be nice to have the time table etc for my Iphone.
Most airlines have this option but nothing from Emirates.
Is there a special reason as Emirates is normally one of the first airlines to introduce webbased application.
It would be nice to have the time table etc for my Iphone.
Most airlines have this option but nothing from Emirates.
Is there a special reason as Emirates is normally one of the first airlines to introduce webbased application.
They do already have the mobile version of the site which works on all phones (browser support) but are also developing mobile specific apps.
#8
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 4
Hi guys,not sure if this post is still checked as it has been a while since it has had any updates.
I work for an app development company and was wondering what type of things regular flyers like yourselves would like to see / or not see on an app.
It would be great to get ideas of what really counts to the customer and build something that does everything a regular user would demand.
I have been looking at the following apps
Lufthansa
Thai Touch
Fly Delta
TAP Portugal
American Airlines
Etihad Guest
Virgin Atlantic City Guide
Virgin Australia
HK Airlines Club Class
Croatia Air
MH Mobile (Malaysian)
Entertain - Virgin Australia
They all have certain areas of interest but I would love to be able to build a concept to then show an airline such as Emirates or another that perhaps we could run as a poll.
Thank you for reading
I work for an app development company and was wondering what type of things regular flyers like yourselves would like to see / or not see on an app.
It would be great to get ideas of what really counts to the customer and build something that does everything a regular user would demand.
I have been looking at the following apps
Lufthansa
Thai Touch
Fly Delta
TAP Portugal
American Airlines
Etihad Guest
Virgin Atlantic City Guide
Virgin Australia
HK Airlines Club Class
Croatia Air
MH Mobile (Malaysian)
Entertain - Virgin Australia
They all have certain areas of interest but I would love to be able to build a concept to then show an airline such as Emirates or another that perhaps we could run as a poll.
Thank you for reading
#9
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: VCE
Posts: 14,165
Hi guys,not sure if this post is still checked as it has been a while since it has had any updates.
I work for an app development company and was wondering what type of things regular flyers like yourselves would like to see / or not see on an app.
It would be great to get ideas of what really counts to the customer and build something that does everything a regular user would demand.
I have been looking at the following apps
Lufthansa
Thai Touch
Fly Delta
TAP Portugal
American Airlines
Etihad Guest
Virgin Atlantic City Guide
Virgin Australia
HK Airlines Club Class
Croatia Air
MH Mobile (Malaysian)
Entertain - Virgin Australia
They all have certain areas of interest but I would love to be able to build a concept to then show an airline such as Emirates or another that perhaps we could run as a poll.
Thank you for reading
I work for an app development company and was wondering what type of things regular flyers like yourselves would like to see / or not see on an app.
It would be great to get ideas of what really counts to the customer and build something that does everything a regular user would demand.
I have been looking at the following apps
Lufthansa
Thai Touch
Fly Delta
TAP Portugal
American Airlines
Etihad Guest
Virgin Atlantic City Guide
Virgin Australia
HK Airlines Club Class
Croatia Air
MH Mobile (Malaysian)
Entertain - Virgin Australia
They all have certain areas of interest but I would love to be able to build a concept to then show an airline such as Emirates or another that perhaps we could run as a poll.
Thank you for reading
I use the Lufthansa app for two things:
1) Check my upcoming reservations (they are all listed in the app)
2) Check my frequent flyer account balance
I don't know what else I would use an app for- what I would like from emirates is to have a mobile boarding pass built into the app- this would save me printing out boarding passes.
#10
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: DXB :) or NCE
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Posts: 303
Thanks for looking into this.
I use the Lufthansa app for two things:
1) Check my upcoming reservations (they are all listed in the app)
2) Check my frequent flyer account balance
I don't know what else I would use an app for- what I would like from emirates is to have a mobile boarding pass built into the app- this would save me printing out boarding passes.
I use the Lufthansa app for two things:
1) Check my upcoming reservations (they are all listed in the app)
2) Check my frequent flyer account balance
I don't know what else I would use an app for- what I would like from emirates is to have a mobile boarding pass built into the app- this would save me printing out boarding passes.
Look at the SPG app for hotels this is brilliant.
#12
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: UK
Programs: Emirates Silver, BA, Flying Blue, Virgin, IHG
Posts: 950
Originally Posted by TRAVELSIG:20407133
Hi guys,not sure if this post is still checked as it has been a while since it has had any updates.
I work for an app development company and was wondering what type of things regular flyers like yourselves would like to see / or not see on an app.
It would be great to get ideas of what really counts to the customer and build something that does everything a regular user would demand.
I have been looking at the following apps
Lufthansa
Thai Touch
Fly Delta
TAP Portugal
American Airlines
Etihad Guest
Virgin Atlantic City Guide
Virgin Australia
HK Airlines Club Class
Croatia Air
MH Mobile (Malaysian)
Entertain - Virgin Australia
They all have certain areas of interest but I would love to be able to build a concept to then show an airline such as Emirates or another that perhaps we could run as a poll.
Thank you for reading
I work for an app development company and was wondering what type of things regular flyers like yourselves would like to see / or not see on an app.
It would be great to get ideas of what really counts to the customer and build something that does everything a regular user would demand.
I have been looking at the following apps
Lufthansa
Thai Touch
Fly Delta
TAP Portugal
American Airlines
Etihad Guest
Virgin Atlantic City Guide
Virgin Australia
HK Airlines Club Class
Croatia Air
MH Mobile (Malaysian)
Entertain - Virgin Australia
They all have certain areas of interest but I would love to be able to build a concept to then show an airline such as Emirates or another that perhaps we could run as a poll.
Thank you for reading
I use the Lufthansa app for two things:
1) Check my upcoming reservations (they are all listed in the app)
2) Check my frequent flyer account balance
I don't know what else I would use an app for- what I would like from emirates is to have a mobile boarding pass built into the app- this would save me printing out boarding passes.