Emirates, Uber partner in UAE to offer discounted airport rides in summer

Dubai airline Emirates has partnered with car-riding app Uber to offer certain passengers in the UAE discounted airport transfers this summer.

The offer applies to economy class flex plus and flex passengers travelling to and from DXB on bookings made starting from June 2 until July 31, for travel until August 31.

Those who book their travel in economy flex plus can avail two free rides to and from DXB from anywhere in Dubai up to the value of Dhs120 per trip.

Meanwhile those booked in economy flex will get 50 per cent off two rides, to and from DXB to anywhere in Dubai up to the value of Dhs60 per trip.

Passengers can avail the special offers by booking via the Emirates website during the promotional period. The offer is valid for both existing and new Uber users.

The Uber promotion code offer is currently also available for Emirates passengers visiting Dubai from more than 50 global destinations within North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Australasia and Far East.

Passengers travelling on an economy flex and flex plus ticket will also receive up to 35 kgs of baggage allowance, complimentary meals and beverages on-board, Emirates said.

Emirates already offers free chauffeur services too and from their departure and arrival airports for business class customers.