Codeshare

Qantas and Malaysia Airlines have announced a new codeshare partnership, expanding travel options between Australia and Southeast Asia.

United has signed a new codeshare agreement with Italian flag carrier ITA Airways, which is looking to grow its footprint in North America.

Alaska has already announced plans to fly nonstop between its Seattle hub and Iceland’s capital starting in May of next year.

American Airlines and Canada’s Porter Airlines are seeking permission from the U.S. Department of Transportation to finalize a new codeshare agreement.

Air Canada and ITA also said they are working to implement reciprocal miles and points across their customer loyalty programs.

The conclusion of the partnership follows Hawaiian’s ongoing integration into the Alaska Air Group and loyalty program as part of the planned merger.

The partnership paves the way for new flight routes, with Ethiopian set to launch services from Addis Ababa to Abu Dhabi on July 15.

Both carriers are securing strategic links, with Air Canada getting access to the Baltic States and airBaltic to the transatlantic flow to Toronto and Montreal.

Bahrain’s flag carrier, Gulf Air, has announced that it will further renew its partnership with Thailand’s national airline.

The codeshare agreement between Japan Airlines and Air Astana will offer passengers more travel options in both countries.