American Airlines Expands Codeshare Agreement with Qatar Airways

(07 June 2022, 09:32 +07)  American Airlines and Qatar Airways are expanding their strategic alliance with a new codeshare agreement that will enable American’s customers to book travel on Qatar Airways’ flights via Doha to and from 16 new countries.

Pending any necessary government codeshare approvals, travelers will be able to book travel beyond Qatar to their final destinations in Ethiopia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

American launched flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) on 4 June 2022.

American Airlines and Qatar Airways aircraft tail fins

“Our global partnerships expand upon American’s comprehensive network, providing access to numerous destinations for our customers who are ready to travel around the world,” said American’s CEO, Robert Isom. “We’re excited to deepen our strategic alliance with Qatar Airways alongside the launch of our new service between New York and Doha, giving American’s customers more choices and convenient access to the Middle East and beyond.”

The strategic alliance includes Qatar Airways placing its code on thousands of American’s domestic flights — strengthening connectivity and creating new travel options for customers.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said, “Qatar Airways is pleased to extend our codeshare partnership with American Airlines, as yet another step in renewing our long-term strategic partnership with the airline. The expansion of our codeshare agreement is a testament to our joint confidence in the future of aviation, and our shared mission of enhancing the customer experience for millions of passengers worldwide. We are thrilled to build on our relationship with our fellow oneworld partner to provide passengers with the reliable, safe and award-winning service that they have come to know and expect from Qatar Airways.”

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