Emirates and ITA Airways Forge Stronger Ties with Comprehensive Codeshare Agreement

Emirates and ITA Airways have taken a significant step forward in their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding their current interline arrangement into a comprehensive codeshare partnership. This enhanced collaboration is set to offer an array of new travel options and seamless connectivity for passengers flying between Dubai, Italy, and various destinations beyond.

The newly signed MoU lays the groundwork for strengthening the ties between the two airlines, promising to provide passengers with efficient one-stop connections to numerous cities across Italy and the broader European continent via ITA Airways. Furthermore, the agreement aims to facilitate smoother and quicker journeys to Emirates’ expansive network from Dubai, ensuring optimal routes, schedules, and connection times.

Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates Airline, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “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, also shared his positive outlook on the agreement, noting, “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.”

This strategic alliance marks a pivotal moment for both airlines, as they aim to leverage their combined strengths to offer passengers a wider range of destinations, improved convenience, and enhanced travel experiences.