Arab News, Monday, Apr 26, 2021 | Ramadan 14, 1442
Saudia Airlines activates codeshare agreement with Gulf Air
Saudi Arabia:
Saudia airlines announced on Sunday that it has established a codeshare
agreement with Gulf Air to enhance their travel options and consolidate the
strategic partnership between them.
Under the agreement, the national Saudi and Bahraini carriers will sell and
market flights bearing two different numbers, one belonging to Saudia and the
other to Gulf Air.
The two companies will expand their operations regionally and globally by
sharing the code, providing distinctive Arab hospitality to their guests, as
well as providing greater local and international options through the network of
stations of both companies.
Starting next summer, Saudia’s “SV” flight code will be included for Gulf Air
flights from Bahrain to Riyadh, Jeddah, Tbilisi, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Baku and
Multan, while the Gulf Air code “GF” will be included for Saudia flights from
Riyadh and Jeddah to Bahrain, Abha, Jazan, Yanbu, Jawf, Hail and Tunis.
Capt. Ibrahim Al-Koshy, CEO of Saudia airlines, said: “Saudia and Gulf Air are
key partners in connecting guests on each carriers’ diverse route networks.” He
added: “Both airlines have a long history of partnership, in which this expanded
codeshare agreement further enhances connectivity, convenience and flexibility
for travelers.”
Gulf Air’s acting CEO, Capt. Waleed Al-Alawi, said: “The relationship between
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia has always been strong on many fronts, and aviation is
one of them.”
Al-Alawi said that the two were the pioneer airlines in the Gulf Cooperation
Council, with more than 70 years of legacy, adding that his company was looking
forward to strengthening ties to offer better connectivity and services to both
airlines’ passengers.
The codeshare agreement represents a cornerstone of commercial cooperation
between the two sides, and embodies the deep historical ties between the two
countries, Gulf Air said in a statement.
Frequent flyer members of Saudia’s Al-Fursan and Gulf Air’s Falconflyer will be
able to earn and redeem miles from flights operated as part of the codeshare
route.