From July 1-14, 2024, Emirates Airline will take center stage at the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament in London.
Special Activities Throughout the Tournament
Throughout the tournament, Emirates will stand out with world-class activities. To celebrate the grand launch, a special design featuring the iconic Wimbledon logo placed between two tennis players has been applied to the exterior of the A380 aircraft. This special design will be seen on A380 flights to London Heathrow, Manchester, Washington D.C., Paris, New York (JFK), Casablanca, Zurich, Brisbane, Barcelona, and Perth.
Statements from Emirates President Sir Tim Clark
Emirates President Sir Tim Clark said, “We are thrilled to celebrate our first year as the Official Airline Partner of Wimbledon, one of the most prestigious events on the global sporting calendar. We have a unique opportunity to strengthen our lasting connection with our passengers, many of whom are avid tennis fans,” he said.
Unique Experiences on the Ground
Emirates will offer award-winning hospitality throughout the tournament and will conduct various activities to entertain fans of all ages. With the “Emirates Experience” stand, it will also leverage sponsorship rights throughout the tournament. Tennis fans will enjoy interactive experiences and special gifts, including a chance to win an unforgettable holiday in Dubai with Emirates Holidays.
Taste of the Tournament at 40,000 Feet
On round-trip flights to the UK in July, Economy and Premium Economy Class passengers will be served cream cheese mousse, strawberry compote, hazelnut streusel, and strawberry cheesecake. First and Business Class passengers will enjoy strawberries and cream, delicious pastries, and lemon strawberry cupcakes featuring the tournament logo. Special Pimms cocktails will also be served in the A380 Onboard Lounge.
Special Gifts and Experiences
First Class passengers traveling from Dubai to the UK will receive Emirates-branded Wimbledon 2024 towels produced by Christy as a gift. Christy Towels, A380 aircraft models with the “Wimbledon” logo, performance apparel, caps, and other products will also be available for purchase at the Emirates Official Store.
Live Match Broadcasts
Tennis fans will be able to watch Wimbledon matches live via Emirates’ special in-flight entertainment system, ice. Additionally, tennis films such as “Gods of Tennis,” “Novak Unmasked,” “Silver Servers,” and “McEnroe” will be shown on Sport24 and Sport24 Extra, along with the official Wimbledon film.
Key Partnerships in the UK
Since 2013, Emirates has been the official airline of the ATP Tournament and has been its premier partner since 2016. The airline is also present at all four Grand Slams and at 60 other tournaments throughout the year. Additionally, Emirates partners with Emirates Old Trafford, Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team, Arsenal FC, the Emirates FA Cup, and Lancashire Cricket Club in the UK.
Flight Services
Emirates operates 133 weekly flights to seven UK destinations, including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, and Glasgow. The airline also announced its return to Edinburgh with daily A350 flights starting November 4, 2024.
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