Emirates, flydubai joint network carries over 5m passengers in '24

This latest milestone represents the culmination of more than seven years of close coordination and a shared objective to streamline travel and enhance Dubai's connectivity

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Emirates and flydubai are setting the gold standard in airline partnerships, hitting a milestone 5 million travellers flying on their joint networks in the past year, reflecting an outstanding 36% positive growth in joint passengers carried compared to the previous year.

This latest milestone represents the culmination of more than seven years of close coordination and a shared objective to streamline travel and enhance Dubai's connectivity. Supporting Dubai's D33 vision to become a major economic hub, Emirates and flydubai are also poised to make Dubai one of the most connected cities in the world by adding 400 destinations to its foreign trade and tourism map.

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Group and Chairman of flydubai, said, "The Emirates and flydubai partnership has been a gamechanger for both carriers. It is a testament to collaborative excellence that has delivered more flight options and a better experience for travellers, underpinned by a vast network that connects every corner of the globe. I'm immensely proud of what has been achieved so far, and look forward to the next phase of growth and impact that both Emirates and flydubai will have on enhancing Dubai's connectivity and shaping the future of air travel across regions."