{"id":70645,"date":"2024-10-02T23:23:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T17:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=70645"},"modified":"2024-11-17T20:23:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-17T14:53:24","slug":"delta-signs-codeshare-with-saudia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/02\/delta-signs-codeshare-with-saudia\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta Signs Codeshare with Saudia, Expands to 12 Saudi Arabia Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ATLANTA-<\/strong> Delta Air Lines (DL)<\/a> and Saudia Airlines (SV)<\/a> forge a codeshare agreement, expanding their existing interline partnership. This collaboration will increase destination options for Delta customers traveling between North America and the Arabian Peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airlines await government approvals to commence codeshare itinerary sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delta Signs Codeshare with Saudia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The agreement enhances connectivity between the United States and the Middle East. Delta passengers gain access to nine destinations beyond Saudia’s Jeddah (JED) and Riyadh (RUH) <\/a>hubs. Conversely, Saudia guests can reach 12 U.S. destinations beyond Delta’s New York JFK and Los Angeles (LAX) hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This partnership aims to improve travel experiences for both airlines’ customers, serving tourism and business sectors. As SkyTeam <\/a>alliance members, Delta and Saudia offer reciprocal frequent flyer benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passengers can earn and redeem miles on both airlines, while SkyTeam Elite Plus members enjoy Sky Priority services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perry Cantarutti, Delta’s Senior Vice President of Alliances, emphasizes the strategic importance of Saudia’s expanding Jeddah hub and extensive network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He states that strengthening this partnership addresses customer demand for increased travel options between the Gulf region and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arved Von Zur Muehlen, Chief Commercial Officer at Saudia, emphasized the agreement’s importance in providing seamless travel experiences and offering more options to Saudia’s passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership aims to boost the local tourism sector in Saudi Arabia, enabling international visitors to explore the Kingdom’s diverse attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Von Zur Muehlen highlighted the agreement’s potential to strengthen commercial and tourism ties between Saudi Arabia and the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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