Qatar Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with another African carrier, Algeria’s Air Algérie.
The partnership expands on an existing interline agreement between the airlines. It also improves connectivity between Algeria and key destinations in Asia and the Middle East.
“This collaboration will offer travelers greater choice and seamless connectivity to the Middle East, and Asia,” Qatar Airways COO Thierry Antinori said in a press release. “It also reflects our ongoing commitment to deepening strategic partnerships, such as with Air Algérie, that enhance global connectivity from and to Africa through our hub, Hamad International Airport. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with Air Algérie.”
The new partnership will give Qatar Airways customers easier access to Algiers and other destinations in Air Algérie’s network. For its part, Air Algérie will be able to offer better options for passengers traveling to destinations such as Muscat, Hong Kong, and Kuala Lumpur.
Increased Presence in Africa
Qatar Airways has a strong focus on Africa. The Doha-based airline currently has 30 interline and six codeshare agreements with airlines across Africa. It operates 213 weekly flights to 30 cities in 21 African countries.
