Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, signed a codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines. The agreement builds on the airlines’ existing interline relationship and will expand the choice of destinations for Saudia guests between North America and the Arabian Peninsula.
The codeshare agreement will enable greater connectivity between the US and the Middle East. Saudia guests will gain access to 12 destinations in the US beyond Delta’s hubs in New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX) airports. Delta customers will gain access to nine destinations in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East beyond the cities of Jeddah and Riyadh.
Saudia and Delta are both members of the SkyTeam alliance. Frequent flyers will continue to earn and redeem miles on both airlines, while SkyTeam Elite Plus travelers benefit from SkyPriority services.
Arved Von Zur Muehlen, chief commercial officer at Saudia, said signing this codeshare agreement “reflects Saudia’s commitment to expanding its flight network, providing seamless travel experiences and enhancing its global connectivity.”
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.”
According to the announcement, Saudia has invested significantly in upgrading its aircraft and currently operates one of the youngest fleets. The airline serves an extensive global route network covering around 100 destinations across four continents, including all 28 domestic airports in Saudi Arabia.
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