Gulf Air recently announced the start of its codeshare agreement with Emirates, as part of a strategic partnership between the two carriers. During the initial phase Gulf Air will apply its code to a number of Emirates destinations in Europe and the Far East, thereby increasing the number of destinations for Gulf Air customers travelling from its network.
Destinations include, Denpasar Bali, Indonesia; Brazil; Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and Czech Republic.
Customers can combine ticketing, check-in and baggage transfers, and benefit from competitive fares, while premium passengers will also gain access to Emirates lounges in Dubai.
Welcoming the strategic partnership, Captain Waleed Al Alawi, CEO, Gulf Air said: “Signed during the Bahrain International Airshow in November 2022, the first phase of the codeshare agreement includes destinations in line with Gulf Air's growth strategy. Providing additional travel options to passengers demonstrates our commitment to enriching the travel experience for millions of our passengers. The new phase is a major value addition to passengers, given the UAE's prestigious position in the global commercial aviation sector.
With the launch of the new partnership with Emirates, Gulf Air now has codeshare agreements with 17 airline partners.
The airline recently announced the operation of summer flights to Bodrum in the Republic of Turkey and an increase in the number of flights to Manchester, UK; Manila, Philippines; and Bangkok, Thailand to meet increased demand.