Dubai service begins this spring
Beginning in March, United will fly nonstop from Newark/New York to Dubai. This daily service and a forthcoming partnership with Emirates mean you’re connected to more destinations than ever before.
Seamless travel with our new partnership
When you fly United from Newark/New York (EWR) to Dubai (DXB), you’ll soon be able to connect from DXB on Emirates or its sister airline, flydubai, to more than 100 destinations. These connections will be available to book on the same ticket as your Dubai flight through our website or app, making check-in and baggage transfer faster and easier.
Benefits for MileagePlus members
If you’re a MileagePlus® member flying United from Newark/New York to Dubai and connecting on Emirates or flydubai, you’ll soon be able to earn miles on select connecting flights as part of our upcoming partnership. Eligible customers will also get access to Emirates lounges when connecting to and from Dubai on United. Stay tuned for more details on loyalty benefits.
Top-tier customer experience
Both United and Emirates have announced big investments in their customer experience over the coming years.
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Codeshare activities and United’s new flight to Dubai are subject to government approvals.