Emirates has today announced an expansion of its partnership with Airlink. The Dubai-based carrier has proudly shared details of a unilateral codeshare agreement between the two companies. Emirates and Airlink announced an initial interline agreement last October. Photo: Emirates Keeping the momentum going
UAE’s Emirates has been showing that it is eager and ready to connect passengers across the globe this month. After a daring stunt on top of the Burj Khalifa just over a week ago, the airline rolled out a new special livery today.
With this activity, the firm is continuing its expansion across the continents. Now, passengers traveling to and from South Africa have access to over 40 domestic and regional destinations in 12 nations across Africa.
After a period of flight suspensions, Emirates is now flying to South Africa again. So, the operator is making the most of the return with this agreement.
Overall, the two airlines are looking to give passengers the opportunity for smoother travel with competitive fares, efficient baggage transfers, and combined ticketing amid the agreement. Passengers of Emirates will notably benefit from the move when connecting with Airlink after arriving in Durban, Johannesburg, and Cape Town.
Travelers connecting between the two airlines can now connect to the following South African destinations: George
Bloemfontein
Upington
Nelspruit
Hoedspruit
Kimberley Port Elizabeth Skukuza Pietermaritzburg Richards Bay Mthatha Sishen Moreover, passengers can also connect to several other popular destinations across Africa’s southern regions, such as: Gaborone Kasane Vilanculos Lubumbashi Dar es Salaam Entebbe Maseru Antananarivo Pemba Tete Maun Victoria Falls Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Maputo, Harare, Lusaka, Ndola, Livingstone, and Bulawayo are some other African destinations that passengers can connect to amid the partnership. Photo: Emirates Opening doors South Africa’s aviation industry has been going through a tough period. Recently, several of its airlines have had to suspend flights amid the challenging conditions of the pandemic. Emirates is looking to help restart Africa’s strong tourism industry amid the downturn due to the pandemic. It hopes that the new agreement can assist with this mission. “The expansion of the Emirates – Airlink partnership marks an important step forward in our relationship. Our new codeshare agreement enhances our service offering and flexibility for customers traveling beyond our gateways in South and Southern Africa and provides them unparalleled options for leisure destinations,” Emirates COO Adnan Kazim shared in a statement. “We are committed to growing our operations in South Africa, and with the […]