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Gulf Business
6 hours ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
Emirates, Bahamasair ink interline deal to boost Caribbean connectivity
Images: Emirates Emirates and Bahamasair have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish an interline partnership, enabling smoother travel for passengers heading to The Bahamas via Emirates' US gateways in Miami and Orlando. The agreement allows Emirates customers to book single-ticket itineraries connecting from the Dubai-based carrier's flights into Florida onward to Bahamasair-operated services to Nassau, Freeport, or San Salvador. Passengers will also benefit from generous baggage allowances when flying on both airlines. 'We are pleased to establish an interline partnership with The unilateral interline arrangement marks Emirates' first entry into the Bahamian market, enhancing its presence in the Caribbean region. It also supports the airline's broader initiative, launched in partnership with The Bahamas' Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to promote the island nation as a tourist destination across Emirates' global network. Emirates-Bahamasair partnership to increase access, promote tourism growth Bahamasair, the national flag carrier of The Bahamas, sees the collaboration as a strategic opportunity to increase its international exposure. 'This partnership significantly elevates Bahamasair's global profile and opens access to invaluable expertise and new markets,' said Tracy Cooper, MD of Bahamasair. 'Aligning with one of the world's most respected airlines strengthens our capabilities and lays the groundwork for sustained international growth.' As part of the MoU, the two airlines also agreed to explore cargo cooperation and potential frequent flyer programme partnerships. Emirates currently operates daily flights to Miami using its Boeing 777 aircraft and five-weekly services to Orlando.
Zawya
7 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Emirates forges interline partnership deal with Bahamas
Dubai's national carrier Emirates has signed an agreement with Bahamasair, the flag carrier of The Bahamas, to establish an interline partnership benefitting customers travelling to The Bahamas. The partnership enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing customers to utilise the services of The Bahamas' national flag carrier from Florida to one of three destinations on the island country. Under the unilateral agreement, customers traveling on Emirates to Miami or Orlando will be able to connect to Bahamasair flights to Nassau, Freeport or San Salvador, with the added convenience of booking itineraries with both airlines on a single ticket. Additionally, Emirates' customers will enjoy generous baggage allowance when flying on Bahamasair to the three destinations. On the new interline partnership, Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, said: "We are pleased to establish an interline partnership with Bahamasair to expand our reach to new and exciting destinations and offer travel options for our customers planning journeys to the Caribbean nation." "The interline partnership offers customers the convenience of connecting in Florida for travel onwards to points across the islands of The Bahamas, while enjoying competitive fare pricing, the convenience of booking the entire journey on a single ticket and a generous baggage policy," he stated. "This partnership also supports our agreement with The Bahamas' Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote the Caribbean destination across our network," he added. As part of the MoU, both carriers will also explore opportunities to enhance their cargo interline cooperation and potential partnerships under their frequent flyer programmes. Bahamasair Managing Director Tracy Cooper said: "This partnership significantly elevates Bahamasair's global profile and opens access to invaluable expertise and new markets. By aligning with one of the world's most respected airlines, we strengthen our capabilities and lay the groundwork for sustained international growth." Florida gateways, Miami and Orlando, are amongst the 12 US destinations that the world's largest international airline currently flies. Emirates serves Miami with daily flights with its Boeing 777, along with five-weekly services to Orlando, connecting travellers across its expansive network of over 140 destinations.- TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
14 hours ago
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Emirates forges interline partnership deal with Bahamas
Dubai's national carrier Emirates has signed an agreement with Bahamasair, the flag carrier of The Bahamas, to establish an interline partnership benefitting customers travelling to The Bahamas. The partnership enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing customers to utilise the services of The Bahamas' national flag carrier from Florida to one of three destinations on the island country. Under the unilateral agreement, customers traveling on Emirates to Miami or Orlando will be able to connect to Bahamasair flights to Nassau, Freeport or San Salvador, with the added convenience of booking itineraries with both airlines on a single ticket. Additionally, Emirates' customers will enjoy generous baggage allowance when flying on Bahamasair to the three destinations. On the new interline partnership, Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, said: "We are pleased to establish an interline partnership with Bahamasair to expand our reach to new and exciting destinations and offer travel options for our customers planning journeys to the Caribbean nation." "The interline partnership offers customers the convenience of connecting in Florida for travel onwards to points across the islands of The Bahamas, while enjoying competitive fare pricing, the convenience of booking the entire journey on a single ticket and a generous baggage policy," he stated. "This partnership also supports our agreement with The Bahamas' Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote the Caribbean destination across our network," he added. As part of the MoU, both carriers will also explore opportunities to enhance their cargo interline cooperation and potential partnerships under their frequent flyer programmes. Bahamasair Managing Director Tracy Cooper said: "This partnership significantly elevates Bahamasair's global profile and opens access to invaluable expertise and new markets. By aligning with one of the world's most respected airlines, we strengthen our capabilities and lay the groundwork for sustained international growth." Florida gateways, Miami and Orlando, are amongst the 12 US destinations that the world's largest international airline currently flies.
Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Emirates forges interline partnership with Bahamasair to facilitate connectivity
Emirates and Bahamasair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an interline partnership benefitting customers travelling to The Bahamas. The partnership enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing customers to utilise the services of The Bahamas' national flag carrier from Florida to one of three destinations on the island country. Under the unilateral agreement, customers traveling on Emirates to Miami or Orlando will be able to connect to Bahamasair flights to Nassau, Freeport or San Salvador, with the added convenience of booking itineraries with both airlines on a single ticket. Additionally, Emirates' customers will enjoy generous baggage allowance when flying on Bahamasair to the three destinations. Commenting on the new interline partnership, Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, said, 'We are pleased to establish an interline partnership with Bahamasair to expand our reach to new and exciting destinations and offer travel options for our customers planning journeys to the Caribbean nation. The interline partnership offers customers the convenience of connecting in Florida for travel onwards to points across the islands of The Bahamas, while enjoying competitive fare pricing, the convenience of booking the entire journey on a single ticket and a generous baggage policy.' 'This partnership also supports our agreement with The Bahamas' Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote the Caribbean destination across our network.' As part of the MoU, both carriers will also explore opportunities to enhance their cargo interline cooperation and potential partnerships under their frequent flyer programmes. Tracy Cooper, Bahamasair Managing Director, said, 'This partnership significantly elevates Bahamasair's global profile and opens access to invaluable expertise and new markets. By aligning with one of the world's most respected airlines, we strengthen our capabilities and lay the groundwork for sustained international growth.' Florida gateways, Miami and Orlando, are amongst the 12 US destinations that the world's largest international airline currently flies. Emirates serves Miami with daily flights with its Boeing 777, along with five-weekly services to Orlando, connecting travellers across its expansive network of over 140 destinations. On the sidelines of Arabian Travel Market, Emirates and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas signed a MoU to jointly promote tourism to the Caribbean nation in a partnership aimed at further developing the country's tourism and trade industries.
Travel Daily News
3 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
TAAG Angola Airlines and Turkish Airlines renew spa cooperation
TAAG Angola Airlines and Turkish Airlines renew Interline and SPA agreement, exploring deeper collaboration in codeshare, cargo, and technical support. LUANDA – TAAG Angola Airlines and Turkish Airlines have renewed their Interline and Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) during the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting held in New Delhi from 01–03 June 2025. The renewal was formally signed by Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira, CEO of TAAG Angola Airlines, and Bilal Ekşi, CEO of Turkish Airlines, reaffirming the longstanding cooperation between the two carriers. This agreement will continue to support seamless travel options for passengers connecting across both airlines' networks, enhancing connectivity between Africa, Europe, Asia, and beyond. In addition to the renewal, both parties engaged in strategic discussions exploring further collaboration opportunities. Topics included the potential launch of a codeshare partnership, cargo cooperation, and technical assistance in areas such as maintenance and flight operations. The CEOs agreed to establish regular dialogue between the two airlines with the aim of deepening bilateral cooperation and unlocking new synergies for mutual growth. This renewed partnership marks another step forward in strengthening global connectivity and delivering greater value to customers through enhanced service offerings. TAAG Angola Airlines is the leading airline in the country and is recognized globally for its robust high-yield market. The airline has expanded its network to include 13 domestic and 11 international destinations. In addition to passenger transport, its fleet also provides essential air cargo services, which are crucial for Angola's growth and development. TAAG takes pride in its strong track record of service and performance excellence.
