Emirates and AIDA Cruises extend their partnership for two more seasons
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Consolidating Dubai’s place as a major maritime tourism hub, Emirates and AIDA Cruises have renewed their partnership for two more seasons.
Emirates will explore a series of opportunities with AIDA Cruises for joint marketing, operational alignment and strategic planning around flight schedules across its network, as well as enhanced transportation solutions between Dubai International Airport and Dubai Port Cruise Terminal.
The partnership will continue to focus on sharing relevant data and insights to improve service delivery, provide dedicated support teams for cruise passengers and facilitate a seamless check-in process at the Dubai Port cruise terminal. The airline will also dedicate capacity over the next two seasons to ensure continued momentum to meet demand for cruise packages to Dubai.
The MoU was signed by Adnan Kazim, Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates Airline; and Felix Eichhorn, president of AIDA Cruises.
Adnan Kazim commented on the renewed partnership:
“We are proud of AIDA Cruises’ long-standing commitment to Dubai, when they were one of the first cruise ships to arrive at their home port in 2006. We are preparing the business for another strong cruise season in Dubai and, thanks to the support of our partners “As AIDA Cruises anchors our home city and hub, we will continue to strengthen Dubai’s position as an attractive gateway for winter cruising.”
“The Arabian Gulf is one of our most popular winter destinations due to its moderate flight schedules, pleasant summer temperatures and many hours of sunshine. Combined with the new state-of-the-art terminals at Dubai Port, with easy access to the city attractions and excellent airport connectivity, our cooperation with Emirates will further enhance the attractiveness of this destination for our guests with tailored flight options.”
saying Félix Eichhorn, president of AIDA Cruises.
AIDAprima has been operating in Dubai Port since 2021 and has capacity for 3,200 passengers. This season, passengers embarking and disembarking from Dubai can expect diverse itineraries including destinations such as Muscat, Doha, Sir Bani Yas and Abu Dhabi.
Dubai has been a pioneer in bringing together the entire travel and tourism ecosystem to facilitate hassle-free entry and visas for cruise passengers, seamless handling at ports including access to Emirates check-in counters at Dubai Port along with a host of other amenities spread throughout the air and land journey. Travelers have the additional advantage of disembarking in one of the most emblematic tourist destinations in the world, with monuments and attractions that suit all tastes, ages and budgets.
Emirates’ 12 check-in desks at Dubai Port allow passengers disembarking from their cruises to fully check-in up to 4 hours before flight departure with the convenience of exploring Dubai without luggage before heading directly to the airport. and quickly go through the majority. Procedures before your flight.
Last year, Emirates carried around 400,000 cruise passengers using Dubai cruise terminals. The city welcomed more than 166 ships during the last cruise season, making it the largest embarkation port in the region and the most popular stop for cruise ships. The city expects an increase of 23% more cruise passengers for next season.
News source: Emirates News Agency
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