Emirates broadens China network via Loong Air partnership

International

Interline agreement opens access to 22 additional destinations

Emirates has signed an interline agreement with Loong Air, further expanding its reach within China. Effective immediately, Emirates customers can connect to 22 additional cities operated by Loong Air via Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

The new partnership allows passengers to book multi-airline itineraries under a single ticket, supported by a unified baggage policy and consistent fare conditions. The added destinations span multiple regions across China, strengthening travel options for both business and leisure markets.

Greater domestic access

Through the agreement, Emirates customers gain easier access to important domestic centres including Zhengzhou, Changchun, Haikou, Xiangyang and Dazhou. The cooperation is designed to simplify travel planning while improving onward connections beyond Emirates’ existing gateways.

Tickets are available via emirates.com, online travel agencies and global distribution systems. Customers booking through Emirates’ website can also use popular local payment platforms such as WeChat Pay and Alipay.

Continued focus on China

The Loong Air partnership builds on Emirates’ broader strategy in China. Over the past year, the airline launched new services to Shenzhen and Hangzhou, introduced Premium Economy on selected routes and reinstated A380 operations to Shanghai.

Emirates has served mainland China since 2004. The airline currently operates 49 weekly flights to five cities – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hangzhou – using a mix of A380, A350 and Boeing 777 aircraft.

In addition to Loong Air, Emirates maintains partnerships with Air China, China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines, providing access to more than 110 destinations across China beyond its own network.