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- The deal will provide greater local and international options through the network of stations of both companies
- Frequent flyer members can earn and redeem points from flights in the codeshare route
LONDON: Saudia airlines announced on Sunday that it has established a codeshare agreement with Gulf Air to enhance their travel options and consolidate the strategic partnership between them.
Under the agreement, the national Saudi and Bahraini carriers will sell and market flights bearing two different numbers, one belonging to Saudia and the other to Gulf Air.
The two companies will expand their operations regionally and globally by sharing the code, providing distinctive Arab hospitality to their guests, as well as providing greater local and international options through the network of stations of both companies.
Starting next summer, Saudia鈥檚 鈥淪V鈥� flight code will be included for Gulf Air flights from Bahrain to Riyadh, Jeddah, Tbilisi, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Baku and Multan, while the Gulf Air code 鈥淕F鈥� will be included for Saudia flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Bahrain, Abha, Jazan, Yanbu, Jawf, Hail and Tunis.
Capt. Ibrahim Al-Koshy, CEO of Saudia airlines, said: 鈥淪audia and Gulf Air are key partners in connecting guests on each carriers鈥� diverse route networks.鈥� He added: 鈥淏oth airlines have a long history of partnership, in which this expanded codeshare agreement further enhances connectivity, convenience and flexibility for travelers.鈥�
Gulf Air鈥檚 acting CEO, Capt. Waleed Al-Alawi, said: 鈥淭he relationship between Bahrain and 抖阴短视频 has always been strong on many fronts, and aviation is one of them.鈥�
Al-Alawi said that the two were the pioneer airlines in the Gulf Cooperation Council, with more than 70 years of legacy, adding that his company was looking forward to strengthening ties to offer better connectivity and services to both airlines鈥� passengers.
The codeshare agreement represents a cornerstone of commercial cooperation between the two sides, and embodies the deep historical ties between the two countries, Gulf Air said in a statement.
Frequent flyer members of Saudia鈥檚 Al-Fursan and Gulf Air鈥檚 Falconflyer will be able to earn and redeem miles from flights operated as part of the codeshare route.