cooperation – The News Desk

UAE national carrier Etihad Airways has signed a strategic cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Eastern Airlines. The two carriers plan to implement a broad collaboration including an expanded codeshare, reciprocal loyalty programmes, cargo transport, maintenance, repair and overhaul, ground handling, catering, lounge access, staff training, and several sustainability initiatives. “The MoU is expected to facilitate China Eastern’s aim to begin services to Abu Dhabi through its discussions with Abu Dhabi Airports and the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi. Etihad said that a combination of Etihad and China Eastern services “will create a robust platform for China-UAE air traffic and establish an ideal launchpad for connections between China, the Middle East...

Saudi national carrier Riyadh Air has signed a strategic cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkish Airlines. Accordingly, Riyadh Air said that guests of both airlines will be able “to take full advantage of each carrier’s worldwide network through a comprehensive interline and codeshare agreement that will allow customers to seamlessly connect between and combine sectors operated by either Riyadh Air or Turkish Airlines.” Although no firm date has been announced as to when this agreement, subject to regulatory approvals, will take effect, the Saudi carrier said that it hopes to activate it “as soon as possible” after it launches its operations in mid-2025. The cooperation agreement will also extend to the loyalty programmes of the two airlines. The MoU will facilitate me...

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Etihad and China Eastern Airlines to strengthen cooperation – Business Traveller

Riyadh Air signs cooperation agreement with Turkish Airlines – Business Traveller