Saudia Airlines Initiates Codeshare Agreement with Gulf Air

Saudia Airlines Initiates Codeshare Agreement with Gulf Air

The deal will provide greater local and international options through the network of stations of both companies 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