Emirates has signed an interline agreement with Loong Air, strengthening its presence in China and offering passengers access to more cities beyond its existing gateways.

With immediate effect, Emirates customers can now connect to 22 destinations across China operated by Loong Air through Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. These cities cover key regions across East, Northeast, South, Central and Southwest China, making domestic travel more convenient for both leisure and business travellers.

Under the partnership, passengers can book multi-airline itineraries under a single fare. The agreement also ensures one seamless baggage policy and consistent fare conditions throughout the journey, making the travel experience smoother. The expanded network opens up access to important domestic hubs such as Zhengzhou, Changchun, Haikou, Xiangyang and Dazhou.

Tickets are available on www.emirates.com, Online Travel Agencies (OTA’s) and through all major GDS’ via travel agents. Customers booking through Emirates’ official website can also use online payment options including WeChat Pay and Alipay.

The agreement with Loong Air reflects Emirates’ continued commitment to the Chinese market. Last year, the airline introduced services to Shenzhen and Hangzhou and enhanced its onboard offering by deploying its Premium Economy on these routes. It also reinstated its A380 aircraft on Shanghai services.

Emirates has been operating in mainland China since 2004. The airline currently serves five major cities, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hangzhou with 49 weekly flights using a mix of A380s, A350s and Boeing 777s.

Along with Loong Air, Emirates has partnerships with Air China, China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. Through these collaborations, customers can access more than 110 points in China beyond Emirates’ own network via its five gateways.