Emirates and Gulf Air have signed a unilateral codeshare partnership. The partnership will begin in December and offers easy connections and an expanded network of destinations for Gulf Air passengers travelling through Dubai.
The agreement was signed on the first day of the Bahrain Airshow and signals a growing relationship between the two airlines.
The agreement was signed by Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline and Gulf Air’s CEO Captain Waleed Al Alawi.
Gulf Air network expansion
The expanded partnership will see Bahrain’s national carrier place their marketing code “GF” on Emirates operated flights beyond Dubai.
Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “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.”
The new partnership offers 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.
Captain Waleed Al Alawi, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer commented: “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.”
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.
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