Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines to...

Airlines to introduce codeshare arrangements and reciprocal benefits for loyalty programme members

Saudi Arabia’s newest national airline Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a commercial partnership.

The agreement was made on the sidelines of the 80th International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting and World Transport Summit in Dubai.

According to the MoU, the carriers will develop interline connectivity on each other’s services, subject to regulatory approval, as well as codeshare arrangements and reciprocal benefits for their frequent flyer programme members.

The move will offer Riyadh Air’s customers access to Singapore Airline’s network in South East Asia and the South West Pacific region, and Singapore Airline’s customers greater access to the Middle East region through Riyadh Air’s network.

Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas said: “Our strategic partnership with Singapore Airlines unlocks significant benefits for our future guests as it grows our network in partnership with the World’s Best Airline winner.

“We see huge potential for strong connectivity in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand through the award-winning hub at Singapore Changi Airport, while also providing opportunities for westbound passengers to connect across audi Arabia and the Middle East region on Riyadh Air.

“This relationship is a meaningful and deep cooperation that starts with a wide-ranging codeshare agreement and is expected to include a broad range of areas, including digital and technology, loyalty and cargo."

For more information, www.riyadhair.com or www.singaporeair.com