SpiceJet and Gulf Air Sign a Codeshare Agreement

Indian budget carrier, SpiceJet and the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Gulf Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore greater cooperation between the two airlines. This includes interline and codeshare agreement, coordinated cargo services, engineering services, and pilot training, read the statement released by the Indian airline. The MoU was signed on November 20 by Ajay Singh, Chairman, and Managing Director, SpiceJet and KrešimirKucko, Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Air.

The scope of the MoU also consists of exploring growth opportunities beyond network expansion for both airlines by leveraging each other’s strengths. The press statement also stated, “SpiceJet and Gulf Air will look at collaborating in the field of pilot training to nurture talent in order to deliver the finest resources for both the airlines. The airlines will also engage and collaborate to enhance their respective cargo and engineering services.”

The aim through the signing of this MoU between the two carriers is also to initiate collaboration between the two carriers, and further, strengthen the strong ties between India and the Kingdom of Bahrain.