Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus have begun their codeshare partnership, effective March 13, 2024. The codeshare will give customers greater access to more destinations in the UK and Ireland and will benefit passengers from Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and New Zealand.
Qatar Airways incorporates its codeshare on flights operated by Aer Lingus, the Irish airline, and Aer Lingus Regional, driving the expansion of Qatar Airways’ partnership with International Airlines Group. Once implemented, Qatar Airways will partner with all IAG airlines, including British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, and LEVEL, consolidating its position in the European market.
The new codeshare will connect Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus flights via Dublin, London and Manchester. Passengers can travel between destinations in Ireland and the United Kingdom, including Aberdeen, Belfast, Cork, and Glasgow, via Doha’s hub at Hamad International Airport and through Qatar Airways’ extensive global network.
«Our new codeshare partnership with Aer Lingus demonstrates Qatar Airways’ commitment to its customers, who will benefit from a wider choice of global destinations. This agreement also builds on our long-term strategic relationship with IAG as we further expand our codeshare coverage. It is an exciting opportunity to extend our exceptional service to even more travelers through this partnership,» said Thierry Antinori, Chief Commercial Officer, Qatar Airways.
«We are delighted to launch our new codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways, offering its customers a great choice of routes and destinations on Aer Lingus’ extensive network of flights in the UK and Ireland. Customers can expect a warm welcome and friendly service and we look forward to welcoming them on board,» said Reid Moody, Aer Lingus Strategy and Planning Director.
This follows the recent expansion of the strategic partnership between Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Iberia, which provides global connections between more countries than any other joint airline.
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