Gulf Air, Emirates launch codeshare partnership

Manama, Nov. 9 (BNA): Gulf Air and Emirates have 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 the framework of cooperation established last year.  

 

The agreement was signed by Gulf Air’s Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed Al Alawi, Sir Tim Clark President Emirates Airline, and in the presence of Gulf Air’s Chairman of the Board of Directors Zayed R. Alzayani. 

 

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. 

 

Travellers 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. 

 

“Our relationship with Emirates Airline has always been strong and today we are reaching a higher level of collaboration with many more opportunities on the horizon between the two carriers,” Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed Al Alawi said. 

 

“This partnership will empower both of us to offer a more elevated experience to passengers and widen their travel options.”

 

Emirates Airline President Sir Tim Clark, said they are pleased to partner with Gulf Air to offer their customers greater access and strong connection opportunities to unique destinations on their 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,” he said. 

 

This codeshare partnership with Emirates is the 16th addition to the Gulf Air partnership portfolio.

 

 

Source: https://www.bna.bh/en/GulfAirEmirateslaunchcodesharepartnership.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDiD0GaiTCbj0PKtn3%2fDSwwk%3d

 

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