US Open Tennis Championships: Emirates returns as official airline
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US Open Tennis Championships: Emirates returns as official airline

US Open Tennis Championships: Emirates returns as official airline

The annual Grand Slam tournament is taking place in Queens, New York from August 29 through September 11

Zubina Ahmed
Emirates back as official airline of the US Open Tennis Championships

Emirates airlines will serve as the official airline of the US Open Tennis Championships for the eleventh consecutive year.

The annual Grand Slam tournament is taking place in Queens, New York from August 29 through September 11.

Emirates’ ongoing partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) goes back to 2012. The airline’s portfolio of tennis sponsorships also includes three of the four Grand Slams (Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon) in addition to 60 other tournaments throughout the year in partnership with the ATP.

Essa Sulaiman Ahmad, Emirates’ divisional VP, USA and Canada said, “Emirates has proudly supported the US Open for over a decade. As part of our ‘Fly Better’ brand promise we continuously strive to delight our customers with a premium experience that is second to none, both inflight and at the tournament. We look forward to being part of the excitement and reaching tennis enthusiasts in the US and around the world.”

With the US Open back in full force, Emirates is set to deliver a full array of activities to engage with tennis fans, whether attending in person or virtually.

Courtside at the US Open
• The Emirates suite on-location, promises to encapsulate the airline’s hospitality experience. Guests can enjoy champagne and whiskey tasting while savouring a selection of delightful global dishes.

• All ticket holders can visit Emirates Sports Cafe, located on the west side of the South Plaza and enjoy the cafe’s relaxed ambience whilst enjoying the tournament.

• Visitors can stop by the Emirates booth and experience the comfort of the Premium Economy seats on display.

• Tennis spectators can look forward to the Emirates Ball Flight post-match ceremony to collect a ball signed by their favourite tennis player.

• In partnership with broadcaster PIX 11 and the show ‘NY Living’, Emirates will be hosting a giveaway with 60 US Open tickets, providing lucky tennis fans the opportunity to enjoy the courtside experience.

Experience the tennis action from home
• Emirates will deliver the excitement directly to fans via its social media platforms.

• The Mixer, a virtual talk show organised by the USTA and broadcast live from the Emirates suite, will provide an insider’s view into the Emirates suite life, celebrities attending, dining and refreshments, and travel inspiration.

• US Open will post daily videos featuring the ‘Play of the Day’, presented by Emirates and capturing the best moments from the matches under #EmiratesFlyBetterMoments.

• To help ensure that jet-setting tennis fans do not miss any of the US Open action, Emirates will be screening the tournament’s matches live in the air on its dedicated in-flight sports channels.

• For passengers travelling in premium cabins on select A380 aircraft, Emirates will be screening the matches live on the 55-inch screen at the iconic onboard lounge.

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