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Al Bawaba
18 hours ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Emirates partners with Uber, with plans to make journeys more seamless, and reward travellers when they ride
Emirates and Uber have announced a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore ways to make journeys more seamless, effortless and rewarding for travellers. This includes enhancing the on-ground mobility experience for Emirates customers, while offering Skywards members loyalty benefits when using the Uber platform across select markets within the Emirates network.*The MoU was signed by Adnan Kazim, Emirates' Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer and Anabel Diaz Calderon, Vice President and Head of EMEA Mobility at this partnership, Emirates and Uber will work towards introducing several initiatives to offer travellers more seamless and effortless journeys. These include; Developing an integrated booking experience that combines Uber Rides Vouchers with flight bookings for easier airport transfers or in-city rides. Additionally, Emirates and Uber will explore offering Uber rides to and from the airport for select Emirates customers, supporting a complete door-to-destination partnership will explore strategic opportunities to closely collaborate on offering Skywards members in the UAE the opportunity to earn on rides or redeem their miles for Uber app credits or vouchers. Emirates Skywards will also explore ways for members in the UAE to benefit from earning Miles on Uber rides across select markets in the Emirates area of collaboration will include exploring opportunities around Last Mile delivery initiatives for Emirates Courier Express, leveraging Uber's advanced technology platform and vast network of global Delivery partners to enhance customer reach, speed and Kazim 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.'Commenting on the partnership, Anabel Diaz Calderon, Vice President, Head of EMEA Mobility at Uber 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.'To maximise awareness around the rollout of initiatives under the partnership, Emirates and Uber will explore leveraging cross promotional marketing campaigns across the airline's network. *Commercial, technical implementation and reward structure integrations will be determined in the coming months. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Time Out Dubai
a day ago
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
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.' You might also like: UAE public holidays: Every long weekend to look forward to in 2025 The dates to know 22 pictures that show how much Dubai has changed from the 1950s to today Take a look at these unrecognisable photos of the city 112 best things to do in Dubai in 2025 Everything to tick off your Dubai bucket list
Gulf Business
a day ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
Emirates teams up with Uber: What will your next trip be like?
Image credit: Emirates/Website In a bold move to enhance the travel experience, Emirates and Uber have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at redefining how passengers move between destinations. This partnership seeks to offer a more seamless, rewarding, and technologically integrated journey for travelers around the world. Read- The MoU was signed by Adnan Kazim, Emirates' Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, and Anabel Diaz Calderon, Vice President and Head of EMEA Mobility at Uber. The agreement will focus on creating a smoother transition from home to airport to final destination, Among the initiatives under consideration is the integration of Uber ride vouchers into Emirates' booking system, enabling customers to arrange ground transportation at the time of flight booking. Select Emirates flyers may soon enjoy complimentary Uber rides to and from the airport—ushering in a true door-to-destination travel experience. These initiatives are designed to remove friction points in the travel journey and bring more convenience to passengers in key Emirates markets. Rewards, rides and Skywards miles Loyalty program members will see expanded benefits. Emirates Skywards members in the UAE and select markets will soon be able to earn miles for Uber rides and redeem them for ride credits or vouchers within the Uber app. This strategic move blends Emirates' world-class loyalty platform with Uber's expansive ground mobility network, offering passengers an innovative way to enhance both their travel and everyday transportation. Additionally, both brands are exploring exclusive offers, bonus earning opportunities, and targeted promotions as part of the rollout. Exploring last-mile logistics The partnership also opens doors beyond passenger services. Emirates and Uber plan to explore last-mile delivery solutions, potentially integrating Uber's advanced delivery logistics into Emirates Courier Express. This could dramatically improve the speed and reach of package deliveries, especially in urban markets where Uber's infrastructure is well established. Adnan Kazim expressed optimism: 'We're excited to work with Uber to innovate new ways to connect people and enhance convenience. This partnership marks a new chapter in how travel should feel—effortless and rewarding.' 'By combining aviation excellence with mobility innovation, we're setting a new standard for global travel,' Anabel Diaz Calderon added.
