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Air India and Saudia sign MoU to expand cooperation

Air India and Saudia sign MoU to expand cooperation
Air India, Saudia sign MoU to expand codeshare, strengthen India-Saudi air connectivity · livemint.com

Air India and Saudia, the national airlines of India and Saudi Arabia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together more closely.

This agreement will help them expand their existing codeshare agreement, which means they will offer more flights and better connections between their networks.

They also plan to explore the possibility of sharing terminal space at airports and working together on their loyalty programs.

This partnership aims to make travel easier and more convenient for passengers between India and Saudi Arabia.

Both airlines are excited about the opportunities this collaboration will bring and hope to include other airlines in their respective groups, like flyadeal and Air India Express, in the future.

Key facts

Airlines Involved
Air India and Saudia
Date of MoU
Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
Key Areas of Cooperation
Codeshare expansion, connectivity improvement, terminal co-location, loyalty program cooperation
Potential Future Partners
flyadeal and Air India Express
Signatories
H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar (Saudia Group Director General) and Campbell Wilson (Air India CEO and MD)

Quotes

H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar

Director General of Saudia Group

“"India is an important market for Saudia, and Air India is a valued partner in strengthening travel links between our two countries. This partnership will offer guests greater choice, flexibility, and more seamless journeys across both networks as demand continues to grow."”
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Campbell Wilson

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India

“"The relationship between India and Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen across multiple dimensions, creating significant opportunities for aviation to play an even greater role in connecting people, businesses, and the economies of the two nations."”
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