Delta Air Lines and Saudia Airlines have
signed a codeshare agreement.
The two carriers are just waiting on
approval from their respective governments. The move is expected to open more
travel between the Middle East and the United States.
The airlines
will begin selling co-chair agreements when all approvals are received, including frequent flyer miles. Saudia is the national carrier for the
nation of Saudi Arabia, while Delta is one of the biggest airlines in the
world.
Saudia guests will gain access to 12
destinations in the U.S. beyond Delta’s hubs at JFK and LAX airports. Delta
customers will gain access to nine destinations in Saudi Arabia and the Middle
East beyond the cities of Jeddah and Riyadh.
Arved Von Zur Muehlen, Chief Commercial
Officer at Saudia, said: "Signing this codeshare agreement with Delta Air
Lines reflects Saudia's commitment to expanding its flight network, providing
seamless travel experiences and enhancing its global connectivity. This
provides Saudia’s guests with more travel options, promoting the local tourism
sector and allowing international visitors to discover the diversity of the
Kingdom's attractions. … This partnership between two legacy airlines fosters
greater collaboration between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United
States, opening up new possibilities for commercial and tourism relations. We
look forward to furthering our cooperation and exploring additional
opportunities with Delta."
Perry Cantarutti, Senior Vice President
Alliances at Delta, said: “Saudia’s growing Jeddah hub and extensive
network bring Delta customers closer to greater access to destinations across
one of the world’s most important economic regions. Strengthening our
partnership responds to customer demand for more travel choice between the Gulf
and North America.”
Saudi Arabia is achieving
its tourism goals ahead of schedule.
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