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UA164 EWR 10:15 PM DXB 7:40 PM next day 772 13 hrs 25 mins Daily (except Sunday 26 March) starting 25 March 2023
UA163 DXB 2:15 AM EWR 9:05 AM 772 14 hrs 50 mins Daily Starting 28 March 2023
UA163 DXB 2:15 AM EWR 9:05 AM 772 14 hrs 50 mins Daily Starting 28 March 2023
United and Emirates Expand Market Presence Through New Agreement
September 14, 2022 Operations
United to launch new nonstop flights between Newark/New York and Dubai starting in March of 2023;
United customers can soon connect through Dubai to more than 100 destinations and Emirates customers can more easily fly to nearly 200 U.S cities through Chicago, San Francisco and Houston
CHICAGO and DUBAI, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United and Emirates announced a historic commercial agreement today that will enhance each airline's network and give their customers easier access to hundreds of destinations within the United States and around the world*.
United will launch a new direct flight between Newark/New York and Dubai starting in March 2023 – from there, customers can travel on Emirates or its sister airline flydubai to more than 100 different cities. Tickets for United's new Dubai flight are now on sale.
Starting in November, Emirates customers flying into three of the nation's biggest business hubs – Chicago, San Francisco and Houston – will have access to nearly 200 U.S. cities in the United network – most of which only require a one-stop connection. At eight other U.S. airports served by Emirates – Boston, Dallas, LA, Miami, JFK, Orlando, Seattle and Washington DC – both airlines will have an interline arrangement in place.
United and Emirates announced their agreement today at a ceremonial event at Dulles International Airport, hosted by United CEO Scott Kirby and Emirates President Sir Tim Clark, featuring United and Emirates Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and flight crews from each carrier.
"This agreement unites two iconic, flag carrier airlines who share a common commitment to creating the best customer experience in the skies," said United CEO Scott Kirby. "United's new flight to Dubai and our complementary networks will make global travel easier for millions of our customers, helping boost local economies and strengthen cultural ties. This is a proud moment for both United and Emirates employees, and I look forward to our journey together."
"Two of the biggest, and best-known airlines in the world are joining hands to fly people better to more places, at a time when travel demand is rebounding with a vengeance. It's a significant partnership that will unlock tremendous consumer benefit and bring the United Arab Emirates and the United States even closer," said Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline. "We welcome United's return to Dubai next year, where our hub Dubai essentially becomes a gateway for United to reach Asia, Africa and the Middle East via the combined network of Emirates and flydubai. We look forward to developing our partnership with United for the long term."
Soon customers of both airlines can book these connecting flights on a single ticket – making check-in and luggage transfer faster and easier. For example – travelers will be able to visit United.com or use the United app to book a flight from Newark/New York to Karachi, Pakistan or go to Emirates.com to book a flight from Dubai to Atlanta or Honolulu.
This agreement will also give the loyalty program members of both airlines more opportunities for more rewards: United MileagePlus® members flying on United's Newark/New York to Dubai flight can soon earn and redeem miles when connecting beyond on Emirates and flydubai and Emirates Skywards members will be able to earn miles when they travel on United operated flights. Eligible United customers will also soon have access to Emirates lounges when connecting to and from United's new Dubai flight.
Both airlines have recently announced significant investments in the customer experience. Emirates will retrofit more than 120 aircraft as part of a $2 billion effort that includes elevated meal choices, a brand-new vegan menu, a 'cinema in the sky' experience, cabin interior upgrades, and sustainable choices. At United, the airline will add 500 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft to its fleet with a focus on a new signature interior that includes seat-back screens in every seat, larger overhead bins, Bluetooth connectivity throughout, and the industry's fastest available in-flight WiFi.
* Codeshare activities and United's new flight to Dubai are subject to government approvals.
September 14, 2022 Operations
United to launch new nonstop flights between Newark/New York and Dubai starting in March of 2023;
United customers can soon connect through Dubai to more than 100 destinations and Emirates customers can more easily fly to nearly 200 U.S cities through Chicago, San Francisco and Houston
CHICAGO and DUBAI, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United and Emirates announced a historic commercial agreement today that will enhance each airline's network and give their customers easier access to hundreds of destinations within the United States and around the world*.
United will launch a new direct flight between Newark/New York and Dubai starting in March 2023 – from there, customers can travel on Emirates or its sister airline flydubai to more than 100 different cities. Tickets for United's new Dubai flight are now on sale.
Starting in November, Emirates customers flying into three of the nation's biggest business hubs – Chicago, San Francisco and Houston – will have access to nearly 200 U.S. cities in the United network – most of which only require a one-stop connection. At eight other U.S. airports served by Emirates – Boston, Dallas, LA, Miami, JFK, Orlando, Seattle and Washington DC – both airlines will have an interline arrangement in place.
United and Emirates announced their agreement today at a ceremonial event at Dulles International Airport, hosted by United CEO Scott Kirby and Emirates President Sir Tim Clark, featuring United and Emirates Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and flight crews from each carrier.
"This agreement unites two iconic, flag carrier airlines who share a common commitment to creating the best customer experience in the skies," said United CEO Scott Kirby. "United's new flight to Dubai and our complementary networks will make global travel easier for millions of our customers, helping boost local economies and strengthen cultural ties. This is a proud moment for both United and Emirates employees, and I look forward to our journey together."
"Two of the biggest, and best-known airlines in the world are joining hands to fly people better to more places, at a time when travel demand is rebounding with a vengeance. It's a significant partnership that will unlock tremendous consumer benefit and bring the United Arab Emirates and the United States even closer," said Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline. "We welcome United's return to Dubai next year, where our hub Dubai essentially becomes a gateway for United to reach Asia, Africa and the Middle East via the combined network of Emirates and flydubai. We look forward to developing our partnership with United for the long term."
Soon customers of both airlines can book these connecting flights on a single ticket – making check-in and luggage transfer faster and easier. For example – travelers will be able to visit United.com or use the United app to book a flight from Newark/New York to Karachi, Pakistan or go to Emirates.com to book a flight from Dubai to Atlanta or Honolulu.
This agreement will also give the loyalty program members of both airlines more opportunities for more rewards: United MileagePlus® members flying on United's Newark/New York to Dubai flight can soon earn and redeem miles when connecting beyond on Emirates and flydubai and Emirates Skywards members will be able to earn miles when they travel on United operated flights. Eligible United customers will also soon have access to Emirates lounges when connecting to and from United's new Dubai flight.
Both airlines have recently announced significant investments in the customer experience. Emirates will retrofit more than 120 aircraft as part of a $2 billion effort that includes elevated meal choices, a brand-new vegan menu, a 'cinema in the sky' experience, cabin interior upgrades, and sustainable choices. At United, the airline will add 500 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft to its fleet with a focus on a new signature interior that includes seat-back screens in every seat, larger overhead bins, Bluetooth connectivity throughout, and the industry's fastest available in-flight WiFi.
* Codeshare activities and United's new flight to Dubai are subject to government approvals.
United + Emirates to Form Codeshare Agreement & UA resumes EWR-DXB March 2023
Sep 15, 22, 1:01 am
#136
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Originally Posted by flightdeal
Flight operated by Emirates says "This flight segment is ineligible to earn mileage or Premier qualifying credit." Was hoping to earn PQP and PQF on Emirates 
That said, it will be good to see the details once they roll them out. Definitely underwhelming.
Sep 15, 22, 2:04 am
#137
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Originally Posted by Ryu2
What's the criteria for lounge access in DXB when flying UA DXB-EWR? Only Polaris pax or also *G in Economy?
UA are notorious for not allowing lounge acccess for the latter if non-*A contract lounge.
UA are notorious for not allowing lounge acccess for the latter if non-*A contract lounge.
Sep 15, 22, 3:42 am
#138
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Originally Posted by smartytravel
Why would EK select UA? EK has kept high standards in customer service...
To those who are saying why would anyone take UA over EK, look at AC and AA both of which have flights to DOH (AC also DXB) and both fall in the why would anyone ever choose to fly them category as well, yet they continue to fly.
Sep 15, 22, 8:37 am
#139
Join Date: May 2004
Location: US
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Regarding EK's partnership choices with AC and UA, which appear to have lower standards of service when compared to EK (that is EK passengers point of view):
What choice does EK have for partner presence in US. EK- Alaska terminated a year ago and for some reason EK-JetBlue partnership is also going away. EK does not have many choices - either DL or UA. UA also wanted EK due to the Russian overflight restrictions. Right now as it stands, EK has no FF partner in US except the watered down partnership with UA.
As far as business class seating, I would choose UA or QR over EK for flights to Middle East. Yes EK's IFE and food may be better, but I like UA's polaris seating and QR's Qsuite is the best in the world.
What choice does EK have for partner presence in US. EK- Alaska terminated a year ago and for some reason EK-JetBlue partnership is also going away. EK does not have many choices - either DL or UA. UA also wanted EK due to the Russian overflight restrictions. Right now as it stands, EK has no FF partner in US except the watered down partnership with UA.
As far as business class seating, I would choose UA or QR over EK for flights to Middle East. Yes EK's IFE and food may be better, but I like UA's polaris seating and QR's Qsuite is the best in the world.
Sep 15, 22, 9:16 am
#140
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Originally Posted by hyho61
Regarding EK's partnership choices with AC and UA, which appear to have lower standards of service when compared to EK (that is EK passengers point of view):
What choice does EK have for partner presence in US. EK- Alaska terminated a year ago and for some reason EK-JetBlue partnership is also going away. EK does not have many choices - either DL or UA. UA also wanted EK due to the Russian overflight restrictions. Right now as it stands, EK has no FF partner in US except the watered down partnership with UA.
As far as business class seating, I would choose UA or QR over EK for flights to Middle East. Yes EK's IFE and food may be better, but I like UA's polaris seating and QR's Qsuite is the best in the world.
What choice does EK have for partner presence in US. EK- Alaska terminated a year ago and for some reason EK-JetBlue partnership is also going away. EK does not have many choices - either DL or UA. UA also wanted EK due to the Russian overflight restrictions. Right now as it stands, EK has no FF partner in US except the watered down partnership with UA.
As far as business class seating, I would choose UA or QR over EK for flights to Middle East. Yes EK's IFE and food may be better, but I like UA's polaris seating and QR's Qsuite is the best in the world.
Sep 15, 22, 12:53 pm
#141
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UA needs regulatory approal to put its UA* code on EK flights, and vice versa for EK* on UA flights. Right now this is strictly a well-publicized interline agreement with presumably a "fair" pro-rate agreement between EK and UA with designs to eventually seek approval to codeshare.
It's about capturing the EWR-India market right now, which has struggled with the loss of Russian overflights, and little else. Eventually we might see more, but that is probably a year or so away.
It's about capturing the EWR-India market right now, which has struggled with the loss of Russian overflights, and little else. Eventually we might see more, but that is probably a year or so away.
Sep 15, 22, 7:01 pm
#142
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Originally Posted by sinoflyer
I still have an old UA timetable from 2000, which I took out of storage for use in a recent thread, so I scanned a couple more pages from it showing UA and EK's small codeshare agreement that amounted to only MP mileage accrual, and no mileage redemption on EK. UA codeshared only one EK route, DXB-LHR. This was just before EK's big A380 purchase that totally transformed it into a global carrier, so the partnership was likely lopsided with EK acting as a regional carrier feeding some traffic to UA. I don't know when this codeshare agreement ended, but I don't remember it ever getting significantly bigger, if at all.
Sep 15, 22, 7:08 pm
#143
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Originally Posted by EWR764
UA needs regulatory approal to put its UA* code on EK flights, and vice versa for EK* on UA flights. Right now this is strictly a well-publicized interline agreement with presumably a "fair" pro-rate agreement between EK and UA with designs to eventually seek approval to codeshare.
It's about capturing the EWR-India market right now, which has struggled with the loss of Russian overflights, and little else. Eventually we might see more, but that is probably a year or so away.
It's about capturing the EWR-India market right now, which has struggled with the loss of Russian overflights, and little else. Eventually we might see more, but that is probably a year or so away.
Sep 16, 22, 11:42 am
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Just took a quick look at EK and UA partner pages and didn't see either of them listed. Do either of them mention the other anywhere on the websites? If no, maybe there are also embarrassed at this joke of a partnership.
Sep 17, 22, 4:11 am
#145
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So all of this hoopla on the United side was for one flight out of EWR to DXB?? And this was announced at IAD? Lol. Almost makes me think UA was expecting more out of this and got the short end of it come time to deal!
Sep 17, 22, 5:04 am
#146
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Originally Posted by LesPaul30
So all of this hoopla on the United side was for one flight out of EWR to DXB?? And this was announced at IAD? Lol. Almost makes me think UA was expecting more out of this and got the short end of it come time to deal!
Sep 17, 22, 6:17 am
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Originally Posted by LesPaul30
So all of this hoopla on the United side was for one flight out of EWR to DXB?? And this was announced at IAD? Lol. Almost makes me think UA was expecting more out of this and got the short end of it come time to deal!
Sep 17, 22, 12:32 pm
#148
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Looks like United EWR - DXB coming back in late March 2023!
I for one am excited for EWR - DXB to come back. It disappeared mid 20-teens.
Right now it is only showing March to August on flight connections. It may be United testing the market.
Tell your friends so we can fill this route and hopefully keep it active!
Right now it is only showing March to August on flight connections. It may be United testing the market.
Tell your friends so we can fill this route and hopefully keep it active!
Sep 17, 22, 4:31 pm
#150
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Originally Posted by CaptHolic
I for one am excited for EWR - DXB to come back. It disappeared mid 20-teens.
Right now it is only showing March to August on flight connections. It may be United testing the market.
Tell your friends so we can fill this route and hopefully keep it active!
Right now it is only showing March to August on flight connections. It may be United testing the market.
Tell your friends so we can fill this route and hopefully keep it active!
This is a daily and yearly flight, not seasonal flight.
