Emirates and Gulf Air Launch Codeshare Partnership
Emirates
and Gulf Air have today officially signed a unilateral codeshare partnership, starting
this December*. The new agreement will offer easy connections and expanded
choices for Gulf Air customers connecting to Dubai and onwards to a host of
Emirates destinations across Europe, Africa, South America and the Far
East.
The
agreement was signed on the first day of the Bahrain Airshow, signaling a
growing relationship between both airlines following on the framework of
cooperation established last year. The agreement was signed by Sir Tim Clark,
President Emirates Airline and Gulf Air’s Chief Executive Officer Captain
Waleed Al Alawi in the presence of H.E. Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani, Gulf Air’s
Chairman of the Board of Directors. The signing ceremony was also
attended by members of each airline’s executive management teams.
The
expanded partnership will see Gulf Air place their marketing code
"GF" on Emirates operated flights beyond Dubai to a selection of
some of the most attractive global tourism hotspots, offering new holiday
options for Gulf Air customers. Travelers will be able to connect to points
including Budapest, Prague, Warsaw, Algeria, Tunis, Bali, Hanoi, HoChi
Minh City, Taipei and Sao Paulo.
The new
codeshare agreement’s mix of unique points comes as travelers from the GCC have
become more well-informed, value-driven and savvy, increasingly looking for
new, diverse experiences and attractions beyond their traditional
holiday destinations.
The new
partnership will also offer customers the convenience of combined ticketing and
check-in, a unified policy and seamless transfers for baggage, and competitive
single fares on a multi-airline journey when connecting on Emirates. Customers
can book their travel on Gulf Air’s website, through Gulf Air point of sales
and online travel agencies as well as with local travel agents.
"We are
pleased to partner with Gulf Air to offer their customers greater access and
strong connection opportunities to unique destinations on our network,
complemented by Emirates’ signature in-flight service and hospitality
throughout their journey from Dubai. We look forward to working together
and achieving more with Gulf Air in the near future, and further strengthening
our relationship," said Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline.
"Our
relationship with Emirates Airline has always been strong and today we are
reaching a higher level of collaboration with many more opportunities in the
horizon between the two carriers. This partnership will empower both of us
to offer a more elevated experience to passengers and widen their travel
options," Captain Waleed Al Alawi, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer
commented.
Emirates
currently has codeshare cooperation agreements in place with 26 airline
partners and two rail companies around the world, expanding its network reach
to over 300 cities.
*Subject
to government approvals.
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