The Dubai-based airline becomes an official Games' partner and official airline of the Queen's Baton Relay.

The announcement comes just five weeks after the company paid £5 million ($8 million/€6 million) for the naming rights to the Commonwealth Arena in Glasgow's East End, next to Celtic Park.

The venue includes the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, the Commonwealth Indoor Sports Stadium and three sports halls and will be one of the main hubs during the Games. 

"It is excellent to have such a prestigious sponsor as Emirates Airline on board to help us deliver a fantastic Commonwealth Games in Glasgow," said Salmond.

"This announcement is significant, not just because of what it means for the success of the Games, but also as it demonstrates the excellent relationship Emirates continues to have with Scotland, after the airline announced an expansion in its Glasgow to Dubai service earlier this year."


To mark the announcement of the new deal, the 777-300ER aircraft on this afternoon's flight to and from Glasgow was adorned with the Glasgow 2014 Official Partner logo on both sides.

"For many years Emirates has been at the forefront of sports partnerships in the UK," said Richard Jewsbury, Emirates senior vice-president, commercial operations Europe and Russian Federation.