Emirates and Malaysia Airlines have signed a new codeshare agreement that will give passengers of both airlines access to an exciting network of travel destinations.
The expanded partnership was signed yesterday by Emirates’ President Sir Tim Clark and Malaysia Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer Christoph Mueller. The deal will see Malaysia Airlines exiting some loss-making European routes as part of a turnaround drive under the new Chief Executive.
The codeshare agreement will open up a new world of travel possibilities for passengers of both airlines. Malaysia Airlines customers will now have access to 38 European, 15 Americas and 38 destinations in the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean, whilst Emirates’ customers will have access to Malaysia Airlines’ extensive Asia Pacific network, with up to 300 daily departures in the region.
“The strategic partnership paves the path towards an integrated customer proposition offering for both airlines. The improved connectivity will enable Malaysia Airlines customers to reach up to 38 destinations in Europe on a daily and even double daily basis for key European cities such as Zurich, Rome, Munich, Frankfurt, Madrid, and Barcelona.”
Christoph Mueller, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Airlines
Christoph Mueller, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Airlines
Mueller’s endorsment of the new partnership is echoed by President of Emirates, Sir Tim Clark:
“Our new codeshare agreement with Malaysia Airlines will enable our passengers to experience new destinations and improved connectivity in the ever-popular Southeast Asia region, and also additional comforts such as reciprocal lounge access and priority check-in.”
Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates
- Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates
Passengers will be able to take advantage of the extended partnership from 1 February 2016.
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