Srilankan Airlines x Kuwait Airways Initiates Codeshare Partnership!
Wednesday 6th of July 2022
In order to better serve their customers, SriLankan Airlines and Kuwait Airways have announced the beginning of a new codeshare partnership, which will take effect on June 20, 2022. With the formation of the alliance, each airline will begin using the other's marketing code on flights between Colombo and Kuwait.
The amicable business partnership between SriLankan Airlines and Kuwait Airways, which has existed since 1999, will be strengthened and elevated as a result of the new codeshare partnership. SriLankan Airlines currently runs a daily flight to Kuwait and has been transporting passengers between Colombo and Kuwait for more than 40 years. In a similar vein, Kuwait Airways, which has been operating on this route since 1978, intends to begin operating three weekly flights to Colombo in October 2022.
With the start of this partnership, passengers can essentially anticipate to gain all the advantages of codeshare flights, including seamless connectivity and the convenience of having their entire journey managed by one airline from the time they buy their tickets until they reach their final destination. Additionally, both airlines' customers will have access to more alternative flight options, particularly from Kuwait to the Middle East and Europe and from Colombo to the Indian Subcontinent and the Far East.
Mr Richard Nuttall, the Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines shared his insights on the collab, “We are delighted to enter a new chapter in the longstanding relationship between Kuwait Airways and SriLankan Airlines that is expected to generate value to our customers in multiple ways. The Middle Eastern market has always been important to SriLankan Airlines, and we continually endeavor to expand our network and product portfolio to serve this segment better. We look forward to working with Kuwait Airways and creating greater synergy between our combined networks for the benefit of our passengers.”
Mr Maen Razouqi, Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Airways stated, “We welcome SriLankan Airlines as our codeshare partner. The new beginning of this partnership will support Kuwait Airways and SriLankan Airlines operations between the two cities and allow more travel options, facilities for the public. Passengers and travel agents will be able to book directly on these flights through our offices/website/APP and agents’ reservation system.”
“Further, this Codeshare Partnership will not only enhance the relationship between the two airlines but also the strong relationship between the two friendly States, Kuwait and Sri Lanka. On this occasion, I would like to thank Mr. Richard Nuttall and both the teams for their efforts in making this Codeshare Agreement effective. Both SriLankan Airlines and Kuwait Airways are also working on incorporating the Frequent Flyer Program for codeshare flights, so that passengers can be rewarded with the benefits of such programs. Further, both airlines anticipate to explore other avenues for future mutual co-operation and expansion of their partnership.” He concluded.