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Emirates and Philippine Airlines are exploring an expanded partnership through, among others, a reciprocal code sharing agreement on Philippines-Dubai flights
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Both carriers will also explore opportunities to enhance their cargo interline cooperation
Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) are exploring an expanded passenger and cargo operations partnership to offer more convenient schedules and improved services to travelers, Emirates said in a statement.
Emirates and PAL recently met at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai and agreed to consider a reciprocal code sharing agreement on flights between the Philippines and Dubai, and on select routes beyond the gateways of each partner airline.
A code-sharing partnership could give travelers better connectivity to new destinations beyond each airline’s network, with the convenience of a single ticket, one competitive fare and one baggage policy for their entire journey.
Both carriers will also explore opportunities to enhance their cargo interline cooperation; exchange best practices in ground handling, catering, maintenance and technical training; and organize joint familiarization trips for key media and trade stakeholders.
Emirates and PAL first signed an enhanced interline agreement in March 2023 and have been seamlessly connecting travelers to 10 domestic points via Cebu and Clark; as well as nine international points via Dubai. Passengers have thus enjoyed the benefits of hassle-free travel across the two airlines’ networks, with convenient baggage check-through to their final destinations.
Emirates launched services to Manila in 1990 and has progressively grown its operations to include a circular service to Cebu and Clark. The airline currently serves the Philippines with 28 weekly flights, offering some 22,700 weekly seats to and from Dubai and connecting travelers to over 140 destinations across the airline’s global network.
The airline recently opened its first Emirates World Store in Southeast Asia in Manila, reinforcing its commitment to providing Filipinos with high quality service, from booking to boarding.
