{"id":50709,"date":"2022-08-29T16:30:13","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T12:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=50709"},"modified":"2022-08-29T16:30:13","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T12:30:13","slug":"emirates-reignites-the-passion-for-travel-and-sports-as-official-airline-of-us-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/emirates-reignites-the-passion-for-travel-and-sports-as-official-airline-of-us-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirates Reignites The Passion For Travel And Sports As Official Airline Of US Open"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For the eleventh consecutive year, Emirates is returning as Official Airline of the US Open Tennis Championships, running from 29 August through 11 September. \u00a0The world\u2019s largest international airline continues to utilise its global reach to bring tennis fans around the world closer to the game, serving up world-class tennis action at the Grand Slam\u00ae tournament.<\/p>\n<p>Emirates\u2019 ongoing partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the high-profile annual sporting event goes back to 2012. The airline\u2019s portfolio of tennis sponsorships also includes three of the four Grand Slams in addition to 60 other tournaments throughout the year in partnership with the ATP, including the Western &amp; Southern Open in Cincinnati, Miami Open and BNP Paribas Open\u00a0in Indian Wells in the US.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEmirates has proudly supported the US Open for over a decade, born out of our commitment to connect people around the globe through a shared passion for sports. The US Open is one of the most highly-anticipated events on the global sports calendar and we are thrilled to be the Official Airline that brings worldwide audiences together to enjoy the game,\u201d said Essa Sulaiman Ahmad, Emirates\u2019 Divisional Vice President, USA and Canada. \u201cAs part of our \u2018Fly Better\u2019 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,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Courtside at the US Open<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Emirates suite<\/strong>, an all-time favourite amongst celebrities and invited guests attending the event, promises to encapsulate the airline\u2019s sought-after and premium hospitality experience. Guests can enjoy champagne and whiskey tasting while savouring a selection of delightful global dishes.<\/li>\n<li>All ticket holders can visit\u00a0<strong>Emirates Sports Cafe<\/strong>, located on the west side of the South Plaza, and enjoy the cafe\u2019s relaxed ambience whilst enjoying the tournament.<\/li>\n<li>Visitors can stop by the Emirates booth and experience the comfort of the\u00a0<strong>Premium Economy seats<\/strong>\u00a0on display. Guests can also enter for the chance<strong>\u00a0to win an Emirates seat cushion.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To add to the excitement, tennis spectators can look forward to the\u00a0<strong>Emirates Ball Flight post-match ceremony\u00a0<\/strong>to collect a ball signed by their favourite tennis player. Emirates cabin crew and the winning player will take to the court at the Arthur Ashe Stadium to hit three autographed tennis balls into the stands, following all matches up until the end of the quarter-finals.<\/li>\n<li>In partnership with broadcaster PIX 11 and the show &#8220;NY Living&#8221;, Emirates will be hosting a\u00a0<strong>giveaway<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>with 60 US Open tickets up for grabs<\/strong>, providing lucky tennis fans the opportunity to enjoy the courtside experience. Fans can take part in the competition from 8 to 11 September via its\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pix11.com\/new-york-living\/\">website<\/a>\u00a0or its social pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><strong>Experience the tennis action from home<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emirates is pulling out all stops to ensure that fans enjoying the games from afar will experience the thrill of the tournament. Emirates will deliver the excitement directly to fans via its\u00a0<strong>social media platforms<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Mixer<\/strong>,\u00a0a virtual talk show organized by the USTA and broadcast live from the Emirates suite, will provide an insider\u2019s view into the Emirates suite life, celebrities attending, dining and refreshments, and travel inspiration.<\/li>\n<li>US Open will post daily videos featuring the\u00a0<strong>\u2018Play of the Day\u2019<\/strong>, presented by Emirates and capturing the best moments from the matches under #EmiratesFlyBetterMoments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><strong>Never miss a moment at 40,000 feet<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To help ensure that jet-setting tennis fans do not miss any of the US Open action, Emirates will be screening the tournament\u2019s matches\u00a0<strong>live in the air<\/strong>\u00a0on its dedicated in-flight sports channels, Sport24 and Sport24 Extra, available to customers across all cabins on the airline\u2019s award-winning in-flight entertainment system,\u00a0<em><i>ice<\/i><\/em>. Live TV is available on all aircraft in Emirates\u2019 Boeing 777 fleet and most of its flagship A380 aircraft.<\/li>\n<li>For passengers travelling in premium cabins on select A380 aircraft, Emirates will be screening the matches live on the 55-inch screen at the\u00a0<strong>iconic onboard lounge<\/strong>. At the popular lounge in the sky, travellers can enjoy live sports at 40,000 feet while socialising and enjoying delicious snacks in addition to a unique selection of spirits or cocktails.<\/li>\n<li>Fans can also\u00a0<strong>stay connected<\/strong>\u00a0to tournament news and highlights onboard with wi-fi packages available to choose from. Emirates Skywards members travelling in First Class or Platinum members travelling in Business Class enjoy complimentary Wi\u2011Fi throughout the flight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Emirates currently offers services to 12 U.S. gateways, including Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), New York\u2019s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Houston\u2019s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Chicago\u2019s O&#8217;Hare International Airport (ORD), Washington D.C.\u2019s Dulles International Airport (IAD), Seattle Tacoma Airport (SEA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Orlando International Airport (MCO), Dallas-Fort Worth Airport (DFW), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Miami International Airport (MIA) and Orlando International Airport (MCO).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50711\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/500_emiratesreignitesthepassionfortravelandsportsasofficialairlineofusopen.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/500_emiratesreignitesthepassionfortravelandsportsasofficialairlineofusopen.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/500_emiratesreignitesthepassionfortravelandsportsasofficialairlineofusopen-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the eleventh consecutive year, Emirates is returning as Official Airline of the US Open Tennis Championships, running from 29 August through 11 September. \u00a0The world\u2019s largest international airline continues to utilise its global reach to bring tennis fans around the world closer to the game, serving up world-class tennis action at the Grand Slam\u00ae [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":50710,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50709","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50709"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50709\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50712,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50709\/revisions\/50712"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50710"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50709"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}