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United Airlines and Emirates announced back in September 2022 that they were entering into a partnership to offer travelers on both airlines benefits and opportunities to earn and use miles. United also launched nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) last year. These must be going well as its rumored that a second flight from the US to Dubai is in the works.
The arrangement between United and Emirates mostly involves codeshares. Emirates passengers will have access to three of United’s biggest hubs: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This will give them connectivity to over 150 US cities that United serves. United passengers benefit from codeshares on Emirates flights to the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Passengers will also see some other benefits in earning miles and checked baggage.
United Airlines could add a new route or flight to Dubai (DXB).
According to the ACL initial coordination report, United has received an allocation for a second daily DXB flight this winter.
Unconfirmed if this would be used for a second Newark (EWR) flight or possibly a new… pic.twitter.com/buEYNB6a5m
— Ishrion Aviation (@IshrionA) June 10, 2024
@IshrionA reported today that United has been granted a second daily slot for Dubai International Airport (DXB) this winter. It has not been revealed which United hub will see this flight coming from, but the filing suggests that the airline will use a Boeing 777-300ER. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) uses this aircraft for long-haul flights and it would make sense to see the capitol of the United States connected. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) also is a hub for this aircraft type, but with concerns over Russian airspace this is unlikely.
Permission for this slot has yet to be granted, but United will likely be able to secure the space. Why anyone headed to Dubai would choose United over Emirates (based on the experience in flight) is beyond me, but if you’re held to the United elite status machine then you’ll likely be flying the airline everywhere even with sub-par service and catering.
Anthony’s Take: We’ll need to see if this second flight comes to fruition. As I’ve said before, the Middle East is not in my travel plans as I have no intentions of spending money where I am a second-class citizen.
(Featured Image Credit: United Airlines.)
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Because we hate Emirates 2-3-2 climbover business product? Was this a serious question?