Emirates steps onto the court again as the Official Airline Partner of The US Open Grand Slam® tournament. Celebrating 15 consecutive years of sponsorship, the airline is bringing world-class tennis experiences and hospitality on the ground and in air as the tournament runs from 30th August to 13th September.

Serving “fly better” experiences at its newly-designed hospitality suite

Emirates will open the doors to its brand new 1,579 square-foot luxury hospitality suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium, an extension of the airline’s signature on-board experience, to deliver an immersive taste of its world-famous hospitality. The new suite encompasses the sophisticated designs of Emirates’ premium cabins, modern colour palettes, premium woodgrain finishes and luxurious cream leather seating inspired by the airline’s aircraft cabins, paired with the Emirates’ signature hospitality, premium dining and beverages, and stadium views, to create an experience that feels distinctly Emirates.

For the first time ever, the suite will feature Emirates’ iconic A380 onboard bar complete with a curated drinks selection, recreating one of the airline’s most celebrated inflight experiences on the ground. Emirates’ Onboard Lounge has become a symbol of the airlines’ premium onboard experience, where passengers enjoy premium beverages while socialising on their journeys.

Additionally, the suite has been redesigned to reflect the elegance and sophistication of Emirates’ premium cabins, complemented by gourmet dining, premium beverages, and unparalleled views of the live tennis action for sports enthusiasts, celebrities, sports legends, and invited guests throughout two weeks of the championship.

Fans can look forward to interactive experiences such as the ‘Emirates Day’ on the 31^st August when Emirates cabin crew will host the “Ball Flight” on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Following select matches, cabin crew will present the winning players with tennis balls to autograph and launch into the stands, giving the audience a chance to win tickets to the Men’s Singles Semifinal matches. All fans at the US Open can also visit the Emirates’ promotional booth featuring interactive games and a chance to win prizes, including tickets to Dubai, and more.

Taste the US Open flavours above the clouds

Throughout the tournament, Emirates customers can enjoy a taste of the US Open at 40,000 feet, with specially curated dishes and themed touches served across every cabin on select flights between Dubai and points in its US network from 23rd August to 13th September.

Passengers travelling on select US routes will be treated to a range of bespoke US Open-inspired offerings, including tennis ball-themed pastries, US Open chocolate buttons, and signature desserts such as key lime cupcakes and chocolate hazelnut Bundt cake. Customers can also sample the tournament’s iconic cocktail, the GREY GOOSE Honey Deuce®, the signature cocktail of the US Open, and pair with goats cheese, chicken nuggets and caviar or Beef Prosciutto.

First Class customers can indulge in a premium seafood platter, USDA Prime fillet mignon, and s’mores-inspired desserts. Business Class customers will enjoy lobster rolls, smoked salmon, and classic New York cheesecake, available both onboard and in Emirates airport lounges in Dubai and select US cities. Meanwhile, Premium Economy and Economy customers can savour dishes including meatball rigatoni, BBQ chicken, pecan cheesecake, and banana toffee crisp. Passengers travelling in premium cabins can enjoy a selection of delicacies in lounges before flights including truffle mac and cheese, BBQ short ribs, nachos with dips and more.

Across all cabins, passengers will also find US Open-branded touches, including themed beverage coasters and headrest covers to embrace the spirit of tennis on flights.

Stay connected to every serve

Sports fans travelling during the tournament won’t miss a moment of the action thanks to Emirates’ award-winning ice inflight entertainment system. Live coverage of the US Open will be available through Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra on selected flights, allowing customers to follow every match point in real time, alongside thousands of hours of entertainment content.

At the heart of global sports

Emirates is committed to supporting global sports and has been connecting to fans in a meaningful way for decades. The airline has built one of the most extensive sponsorship portfolios in the world, supporting major sporting events and organisations across football, rugby, sailing, horse racing, cricket, cycling and tennis – including all four Grand Slam® tournaments.

At the centre of its tennis portfolio is the US Open where fans of the sport gather at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the Grand Slam® tournament.  Emirates looks forward to delivering ‘Fly Better’ experiences to customers and spectators while enjoying world-class tennis and premium hospitality at its signature suite.