Gulf Air and EgyptAir expand codeshare agreement

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air and EgyptAir have announced the expansion of their codeshare partnership.

Building upon the success of their existing codeshare relationship, Gulf Air expands by adding its ‘GF’ code on EgyptAir's five destinations - Aswan, Asyut, Hurghada, Luxor and Sharm el Sheikh.

This expansion further enhances seamless travel options for Gulf Air and EgyptAir passengers including through-check-in.
This cooperation also supports the strengthening of commercial cooperation between the two airlines. Furthermore, both airlines are operating with extra safety and health procedures, providing greater reassurance to their customers in the current challenging environment.

“This is a most welcome and positive announcement for Gulf Air, EgyptAir and both our customers - given the current challenging industry climate," Gulf Air’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Captain Waleed A. Hameed AlAlawi said.

"Customers of both airlines have more options to fly and feel reassured with all the extra health and safety measures in place to ensure a safe journey."

EgyptAir Holding Chairman & CEO, Captain Roshdy Zakaria, said the current situation requires all partners to enhance their cooperation ties and to exert extra efforts in serving their loyal customers.

“From this view, EgyptAir and Gulf Air have worked on enhancing their partnership through offering EgyptAir domestic destinations to Gulf Air customers who will enjoy the utmost levels of hospitality and health procedures onboard EgyptAir flights," he said.