Turkish Airlines pulled the trigger on its long-anticipated aircraft order, opting for 220 Airbus planes. The order could reach as many as 345 planes if all purchase rights are ultimately exercised. It includes both widebody A350s for overseas routes, and narrowbody A32neos for shorter-haul journeys.
Turkish Airlines and Riyadh Air sign strategic cooperation MoU
05.12.2023 - 08:38 / traveldailynews.com / Tony Douglas / Theodore Koumelis / Airlines
Airlines signed an MoU to offer a comprehensive range of benefits for guests travelling between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and points beyond
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Turkish Airlines (TK) and Riyadh Air (RX) have agreed a Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding to offer a comprehensive range of benefits for guests traveling between the Kingdom, Türkiye and points beyond their Riyadh and Istanbul hubs, as well as lay the ground for deeper future collaborations. Guests of both airlines will be able to take full advantage of each carrier’s worldwide network through a comprehensive interline and codeshare agreement that will allow customers to seamlessly connect between and combine sectors operated by either Riyadh Air or Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines Chief Investment & Technology Officer, Levent Konukcu and Riyadh Air CEO, Tony Douglas, signed the agreement at a ceremony on the sidelines of the ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN 2023) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The intention of both carriers is that benefits will be made available to guests as soon as possible after Riyadh Air launches operations in mid-2025 and is subject to regulatory approvals by relevant authorities.
The cooperation will allow members of each carrier’s loyalty program to earn points or credits when traveling on codeshare services operated by the other, with both airlines also exploring opportunities to develop a broader loyalty agreement covering both global networks. In addition to offering a comprehensive range of guest benefits, the MoU also commits Riyadh Air and Turkish Airlines to work together to explore and implement broader synergies and efficiencies across the value chain, touching areas such as aviation related services, cargo and digital development.
Turkish Airlines Chief Investment & Technology Officer, Levent Konukcu stated: “We are happy to start our relationship with Riyadh Air, a promising new player in the aviation industry. This Memorandum of Understanding is more than a collaboration; it’s a bridge between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, further strengthening our ties. It’s also an opportunity to expand our reach and offer our guests more choices and convenience. We believe this partnership will not only benefit our customers but also contribute significantly to the tourism and business sectors of both countries.”
Riyadh Air CEO, Tony Douglas said: “This agreement is another very significant step in the evolution of Riyadh Air as we partner with the world’s largest global airline by destinations served. Our close relationship will open up seamless connectivity via the global-leading hub at Istanbul Airport to some 130 destinations worldwide, especially within Türkiye, Europe and the
The website maxtravelz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Autors
Popular Topics
skift.com
14.12.2023 / 15:59
Flight Attendants Want More from Airlines and Are Willing to Strike
Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines overwhelmingly rejected a new contract over the weekend. The move is the latest in the mounting tensions between cabin crew and U.S. airline management that could result in the industry’s first labor action in more than a decade.
skift.com
14.12.2023 / 15:59
Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer program tie-up
The business of loyalty rests on making customers’ lives easier so that they come back for more. Partnerships help a lot and airlines and hospitals are a natural fit.
skift.com
14.12.2023 / 15:57
No Cabin Crew Uniforms for Riyadh Air, Says CEO Tony Douglas
Global connectivity, hyper personalization, an improved loyalty program, an airline built for digital natives — these are some of the promises Riyadh Air is making to its future fliers.
travelpulse.com
14.12.2023 / 14:35
Alaska Airlines Adds Porter Airlines as New Partner
In addition to its potential merger with Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines is gobbling up partnerships.
traveldailynews.com
05.12.2023 / 10:19
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to combine
Expands fifth largest U.S. airline to a fleet of 365 narrow and wide body airplanes enabling guests to reach 138 destinations through our combined networks and more than 1,200 destinations through the oneworld Alliance.
traveldailynews.com
05.12.2023 / 08:43
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh achieves prestigious Great Place to Work certification
This accomplishment will also serve as a resounding reinforcement of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh’s unwavering commitment to excellence.
traveldailynews.com
05.12.2023 / 08:42
Air France-KLM and Etihad Airways announce frequent flyer partnership
As part of the expanded partnership announced in September 2023, Air France-KLM and Etihad Airways customers now have access to more than 60 new routes beyond Abu Dhabi, Paris and Amsterdam.
traveldailynews.com
05.12.2023 / 08:40
Turkish Airlines' wholly-owned subsidiary AJET to commence flights in 2024
The company, established as a low-cost airline of global standards and to strengthen its competitive position in the market, will continue its operations based from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Ankara Esenboğa Airports from the end of March 2024.
traveldailynews.com
05.12.2023 / 08:40
Flynas launches two weekly direct flights to the capital of Eritrea Asmara from Jeddah as of January 17
The leading LCC connects more than 70 domestic and international destinations, with more than 1,500 weekly flights.
traveldailynews.com
05.12.2023 / 08:39
IHG Hotels & Resorts boosts growth in Türkiye with six signings across six cities
Signings across Essentials, Premium and Luxury & Lifestyle segments demonstrate appetite from owners and guests.
traveldailynews.com
05.12.2023 / 08:36
298,000 passengers on Air Serbia’s flights in November
In November, which marked the seventeenth consecutive record month for Air Serbia, the most popular destinations in the region were Podgorica and Tivat, in Western Europe Zurich, Paris, Rome, and Milan, while in the broader Euro-Mediterranean zone, the most popular services were to Istanbul, Athens, and Barcelona.