Emirates inks new codeshare partnerships with these airlines, signs more MoUs

Emirates has expanded its global network through the activation of a reciprocal codeshare partnership with German leisure carrier Condor and a newly established codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles, enhancing connectivity for travellers ahead of the 2025 summer season.

Under the reciprocal agreement with Condor, Emirates customers will be able to access 11 additional destinations across Europe and the Caribbean via Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, and Hamburg.

These include holiday hotspots such as Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Tenerife, Cancun, and Montego Bay.

In return, Condor passengers will gain access to 13 destinations on the Emirates network via Dubai, including Bali, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangkok, Phuket, Hanoi, and Cape Town.

Bookings under the codeshare are now available through the airlines’ respective websites, global distribution systems, and travel agents, with travel commencing from May 10.

Emirates Skywards members can earn and redeem miles on codeshare flights operated by both carriers.

Emirates-Air Seychelles partnership

In a separate announcement, the airline confirmed a new partnership with Air Seychelles. The codeshare agreement will allow Emirates to place its code on Air Seychelles-operated flights between Mahe and Praslin Island, streamlining travel to one of the Indian Ocean’s most visited islands.

Passengers will benefit from single-ticket itineraries, competitive fares, and through-checked baggage from Dubai to Praslin.

“Our codeshare partnership with Air Seychelles will provide customers with seamless connections to Praslin Island, and complements our existing services between Dubai and Mahe,” said Adnan Kazim, deputy president and CCO, Emirates. “We look forward to developing the relationship further and introducing more added-value benefits.”

The Dubai-based carrier currently operates 14 weekly flights between Dubai and Mahe, serving travellers predominantly from France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and the UK.

Sandy Benoiton, CEO of Air Seychelles, added, “This agreement not only simplifies travel for our customers but also showcases our commitment to making the Seychelles more accessible to travellers from around the world.”

With these new tie-ups, Emirates now maintains commercial cooperation agreements with 164 partners across interline, codeshare, and intermodal formats, extending its reach to nearly 1,800 cities.

Over the past year alone, the airline has launched 11 new partnerships.

New MoUs signed at ATM 2025

As part of its ongoing commitment to global tourism, the airline has strengthened its collaboration with seven tourism boards — Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Seychelles, The Bahamas, Warsaw, and Nigeria — by signing new memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during ATM 2025.

Read: Emirates strikes 8 deals to power global tourism growth

These agreements are designed to boost inbound travel from across Emirates’ vast global network, positioning each destination as a premier choice for international visitors.

The renewed and new partnerships will see Emirates and its tourism partners co-develop targeted marketing campaigns, organise familiarisation trips for media and travel agents, and launch joint promotional initiatives across key source markets.

From showcasing Malaysia’s lush landscapes and Sri Lanka’s island allure, to supporting Morocco’s goal of attracting 17.5 million visitors annually, and enhancing Nigeria’s positioning as a vibrant African destination, Emirates is playing a pivotal role in unlocking tourism potential and supporting national growth strategies.