A CODE-SHARE partnership was signed between Gulf Air and Emirates, which will allow customers of Bahrain’s national carrier access to destinations in Europe, Africa, South America and the Far East that it does not currently serve.
Inked on the first day of the Bahrain International Airshow 2022 by Gulf Air chief executive Captain Waleed Al Alawi and Emirates Airline president Sir Tim Clark, in the presence of Industry and Commerce Minister and Gulf Air chairman Zayed Alzayani, the agreement cements a growing relationship between both airlines following on the framework of co-operation established last year.
“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,” said Capt Al Alawi.
“This partnership will empower both of us to offer a more elevated experience to passengers and widen their travel options.”
Sir Clark said Emirates was “pleased to partner with Gulf Air” offering 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”.
Starting next month, the expanded partnership will see Gulf Air place its marketing code (GF) on Emirates-operated flights beyond Dubai to a selection of some of the most attractive global tourism hotspots.
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 code-share agreement’s mix of unique points comes as travellers 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.
It 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.
Emirates currently has code-share co-operation agreements with 26 airline partners and two rail companies around the world, expanding its network reach to more than 300 cities.
The new code-share partnership with Emirates is the 16th addition to the Gulf Air partnership portfolio.
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