Jet Airways And Alitalia Ink Codeshare Agreement

Monday, 7th July 2014 at 03:05am

Jet Airways signed another partnership with an international carrier, this time with Alitalia, the state-owned and flag carrier of Italy, via codeshare agreement. The agreement is seen to boost the two airline's market share in routes where either of the two doesn't currently operate.

The codeshare agreement covers the Alitalia's flights between Abu Dhabi and Italian destinations, as well as Jet Airways's flights between Abu Dhabi and Indian destinations.

Alitalia currently doesn't operate flights from Abu Dhabi to any of the Indian destinations. Similarly, Jet Airways currently doesn't have operations between the UAE capital and any Italian destination.

The codeshare agreement took effect last July 5, 2014 as the two airlines offer ticket promo to mark this milestone that started last July 1.

Alitalia's routes covered in the codeshare agreement include flights from Abu Dhabi to the Italian cities of Rome, Florence, and Bologna. Jet Airways' routes, on the other hand, include flights to Mumbai, Delhi, and Kochi.

In the agreement, both airlines will keep their respective flight codes in the routes covered. For example, customer will be able to see Jet Airways flight code on Alitalia's Abu Dhabi-Rome flight and the like. In the same manner, Alitalia's flight code is also visible on Jet Airway's Abu Dhabi-Delhi flight, and other flights under the agreement.

Jet Airways, senior vice president for commercial, Mr. Gaureng Shetty, was more than excited with his airline's tie-up with Alitalia, saying that it will enhance both airlines' access to a wider market and seamless connection. At the same time, the tie-up will offer new and exciting travel experience to their respective customers.

The landmark agreement will also enable loyal customers of both airlines to enjoy the best of both worlds, as that they will be able to accrue points on both networks. The Jet Privilege and MilleMiglia members, meanwhile, can now earn status miles through any of the codeshared flights.

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