Qatar Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with JetBlue, which will connect travellers of the US-based airline to 11 new markets in Asia and Africa, including Addis Ababa, Harare and Windhoek.
Qatar Airways said the expansion – which adds to 13 existing codeshare destinations already available to JetBlue customers through Qatar’s network – will allow for “unrivalled travel options between the United States and 11 new destinations across Africa and Asia,” via Doha’s Hamad International Airport.
From Doha, JetBlue customers can connect to Qatar Airways’ direct flights to Addis Ababa, and one-stop flights to Harare (via Lusaka) and Windhoek (via Cape Town).
“Qatar Airways is excited to bring our codeshare partnership with JetBlue to our extensive global network, including premier destinations across Africa and Asia. For more than a decade, JetBlue has been an outstanding partner, and as we continue to deepen our ties we are committed to offering travellers effortless connections and unparalleled service,” said Qatar Airways Group CEO, Akbar Al Baker.
JetBlue CEO, Robin Hayes, said the airline was excited to grow its network through the codeshare, which has been in place since 2011.
“Qatar Airways is already one of our top partners for connecting customers across the Americas to its global network, which is why we’re continuing to strengthen our relationship and give travellers a variety of new travel options.”
Loyalty programmes
Along with more destinations, customers will also enjoy enhancements that link the carriers’ loyalty programmes, with Privilege Club and TrueBlue members able to accrue Privilege Club Avios or TrueBlue points. In the future, these benefits will expand with the ability to redeem points on either carrier’s flights.
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was recently voted ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2022 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax.
Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 150 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport.
