Emirates and ITA Airways have today inked an MoU for the expansion of their existing interline into a full codeshare partnership.
Once activated, the codeshare will boost travel options and connection choices for customers travelling between Dubai, Italy and beyond.
The MoU signed today will establish the foundations to strengthen the partnership between both airlines, creating one-stop connections to popular cities across Italy and wider Europe with ITA Airways, and opening up simpler and faster journeys to the Emirates network from Dubai with the best routes, schedules and connections.
Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airline said:
“Enhancing our partnerships and boosting our presence in key regions such as Europe is an integral part of our commercial strategy, and underscores our commitment to providing customers flexibility through our partners’ complementary networks. Working closely with ITA Airways will strengthen our footprint across exciting cities in Italy, and key points in Europe. We look forward to fully activate our partnership with ITA Airways in the coming months and providing unrivalled access to both of our growing networks.”
Antonino Turicchi, Chairman of ITA Airways said:
“We are pleased to sign this codeshare partnership with Emirates today. This MoU further enhances ITA Airways’ commercial strategy of growth and opens up a privileged access route to all passengers who will benefit the connectivity via Rome Fiumicino and Dubai. This agreement marks the Company's 35th codeshare partnership, an excellent result we have achieved in just over two years.”
Under this agreement, Emirates customers will have seamless access to several domestic cities in Italy from Rome, including popular destinations like Florence, Genoa, and Palermo. Additionally, they can connect to various European cities, including Tirana and Sofia. In return, ITA Airways customers can benefit from expanded options by connecting to the Emirates route network from Dubai via Rome.
The collaboration aims to offer combined ticketing, seamless baggage transfers, and reciprocal loyalty benefits. Pending government approvals, codeshare flights will be progressively available on online and travel agency platforms. Emirates has been serving Italy since 1992, currently operating 41 weekly flights to four Italian gateways.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
