Emirates and Uber team up; offering cheaper rides and flights
Two of the world's biggest travel and transport brands have joined forces to offer more rewards to travellers.
A new strategic partnership between Emirates and Uber means more rewards for frequent riders and flyers.
When you book an Uber ride, you'll soon be able to earn Skywards miles in select markets across Emirates' global network. And with the Skywards programme, you can get cheaper flight tickets with both Emirates and flydubai (plus a bunch of other amazing perks in Dubai).
You'll also be able to get vouchers for Uber rides when booking flights with Emirates, which will allow your plane ticket to take you further and offer a smoother connection from the airport.
Users of the ride-hailing app will also be able to spend Skywards miles on rides in the UAE.
(Credit: Emirates)
The Memorandum of Understanding between the two brands looks like it will offer up plenty of rewards for Dubai residents and tourists alike.
Adnan Kazim, Emirates' deputy president and CCO, says that the link-up will provide a lot of opportunities to customers of both brands.
He said: 'Emirates is excited to join forces with Uber as part of our commitment to delivering seamless travel experiences.
'In the months ahead, we'll closely work together to leverage our combined capabilities in travel and technology to expand planning options, create more connected end-to-end journeys across our network, and introduce exciting new benefits for our Skywards members.
'We look forward to a successful partnership and the valuable opportunities it will create for our customers.'
(Credit: Uber)
The two brands will work on the specifics of what's on offer to customers on both platforms in the coming months.
Anabel Diaz Calderon, Vice President and Head of EMEA Mobility at Uber, says it will redefine the travel experience.
She said: 'We're thrilled to partner with Emirates, a global leader in aviation, to shape the future of travel.
'With tailored Uber airport rides offering seamless door-to-destination journeys and loyalty benefits for Uber and Emirates customers, this collaboration will redefine the travel experience for millions of passengers.'
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