Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus Announce Codeshare Partnership to Enhance Global Connectivity
Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus have unveiled a new codeshare partnership set to commence on 13 March 2024, marking a significant step in their collaborative efforts to provide passengers with expanded travel options and enhanced connectivity. This strategic alliance not only strengthens Qatar Airways’ ongoing partnership expansion with the International Airlines Group (IAG) but also ensures its comprehensive codeshare coverage with all IAG carriers, including British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, and now Aer Lingus, thereby reinforcing its footprint in the European aviation market.
Under the new codeshare agreement, Qatar Airways will add its codeshare on flights operated by Aer Lingus, the national carrier of Ireland, as well as Aer Lingus Regional flights. This collaboration will facilitate seamless connections between Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus flights through major hubs such as Dublin, London, and Manchester, offering customers the convenience of traveling between key Irish and UK destinations like Aberdeen, Belfast, Cork, and Glasgow. This extended network leverages Qatar Airways’ global reach via its Doha hub at Hamad International Airport, opening up a world of travel possibilities for passengers.
Thierry Antinori, Chief Commercial Officer at Qatar Airways, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Our new codeshare partnership with Aer Lingus demonstrates Qatar Airways’ commitment to its customers, who will benefit from a wider choice of global destinations.” Antinori further emphasized the strategic importance of the alliance with IAG and its role in expanding Qatar Airways’ codeshare coverage, highlighting the partnership as an opportunity to extend Qatar Airways’ acclaimed service to an even broader audience of travelers.
Echoing the sentiment, Reid Moody, Chief Strategy and Planning Officer at Aer Lingus, commented on the mutual benefits of the codeshare, “We’re pleased to launch our new codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways, offering their customers a great choice of routes and destinations on Aer Lingus’ extensive network across the UK and Ireland.” Moody assured that customers could expect the renowned warm welcome and friendly service Aer Lingus is known for, and expressed eagerness to welcome Qatar Airways’ passengers onboard.
The launch of this codeshare partnership between Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus is poised to significantly enhance the travel experience for passengers of both airlines, offering expanded route options, streamlined connectivity, and the high standard of service for which both carriers are renowned. As this alliance takes flight, it represents a milestone in the ongoing efforts of Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus to connect the world and facilitate travel across their extensive networks.