Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced the next phase of their partnership, including a codeshare agreement, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve travel options and convenience for passengers.
Carriers note that the MoU outlines a framework for them to boost their market presence and collaboration in the areas of cargo and frequent flyer programs.
This comes after China Southern Airlines launched a new Guangzhou-Doha route in April, deploying a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
As part of the enhanced MoU, Qatar Airways and China Southern now say they will provide their respective Privilege Club and Sky Pearl Club members with frequent flyer benefits. These include collecting and spending Avios/Miles on Qatar Airways and China Southern flights, as well as tier benefits in the form of lounge access and other airport offers.
Qatar Airways group chief executive Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said: “As part of our strong partnership with China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways is building on the success of the new Doha to Guangzhou route, which launched in April this year. anus. , to offer more options to passengers of both airlines.
“It is a proud milestone for us to serve the prominent Chinese market in collaboration with our key partner and we look forward to extending our award-winning offerings to travelers flying through China,” added the Qatar Airways boss.
“China Southern Airlines launched a direct route from Guangzhou to Doha in April, which has strongly promoted connectivity between China and countries and regions along the 'Belt and Road Initiative'. In the future, China Southern Airlines will deepen cooperation with Qatar Airways, strengthen complementary advantages and work together to provide more comfortable and convenient travel experiences for our passengers,” said China Southern President and CEO Han Wensheng.
Headquartered in Guangzhou, China Southern Airlines is China's largest airline in terms of route network coverage and annual passenger traffic.
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