Delta Air Lines has signed a new codeshare agreement with Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This builds on the existing interline partnership between the carriers, and will expand the choice of destinations for customers.
On Wednesday (October 2, 2024), Delta Air Lines announced the signing of a new codeshare partnership with Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia. Building on the existing interline partnership between the carriers, the new codeshare agreement will expand the choice of destinations for Delta customers between North America and the Arabian Peninsula. Under the agreement, Delta customers will gain access to nine destinations in Saudia Arabia and the Middle East beyond Saudia’s Jeddah and Riyadh hubs. Likewise, Saudia guests will enjoy access to 12 destinations beyond Delta’s JFK and LAX hubs.
In Wednesday’s announcement, Delta’s SVP – Alliances, Perry Cantarutti, said,
“Saudia’s growing Jeddah hub and extensive network bring Delta customers closer to greater access to destinations across one of the world’s most important economic regions. Strengthening our partnership responds to customer demand for more travel choice between the Gulf and North America.”
Also commenting on the new codeshare partnership, Saudia’s Chief Commercial Officer, Arved Von Zur Muehlen, said,
“Signing this codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines reflects Saudia's commitment to expanding its flight network, providing seamless travel experiences and enhancing its global connectivity. This provides Saudia’s guests with more travel options, promoting the local tourism sector and allowing international visitors to discover the diversity of the Kingdom's attractions.
“This partnership between two legacy airlines fosters greater collaboration between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States, opening up new possibilities for commercial and tourism relations. We look forward to furthering our cooperation and exploring additional opportunities with Delta.”
Since Delta and Saudia are both members of the SkyTeam alliance, frequent flyers will continue to earn and redeem miles on both airlines, while SkyTeam Elite Plus Travelers will benefit from SkyPriority services.
Source: Delta Air Lines
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