Emirates and Bahamasair have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish an interline partnership offering more options for travelers to the Bahamas. The partnership will expand Emirates' presence in the Caribbean, as customers will be able to use Bahamasair's services from Florida in the United States to 3 destinations within the archipelago.
Under the agreement, Emirates travelers flying to Miami or Orlando will be able to continue their journey on Bahamasair flights to Nassau, Freeport or San Salvador, with the benefit of booking the entire journey on a single ticket, in addition to Emirates' baggage policy applying to these three destinations, according to a post on the Emirates website.
Adnan Kazim, Emirates' Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, said the interline partnership with Bahamasair was concluded with the aim of expanding our services to new destinations and providing more travel options for our customers wishing to visit this Caribbean archipelago.
He added that the partnership gives travelers seamless connections via Florida to a number of islands in the Bahamas, with competitive fares, easy single-ticket booking and a flexible baggage policy, noting that the partnership also supports our agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Bahamas to promote this tourist destination across our global network.
The memorandum of understanding also provides for the two parties to cooperate in exploring new opportunities to enhance air cargo services between them, as well as studying opportunities for cooperation within each airline's loyalty programs.
Tracy Cooper, Managing Director of Bahamasair, affirmed that the partnership strengthens Bahamasair's global standing and gives it access to new markets. He said that by collaborating with one of the world's leading airlines, we are strengthening our capabilities and paving the way for sustainable international growth.
Emirates' gateways in Florida, namely Miami and Orlando, are among the 12 destinations in the United States currently served by the world's largest international airline. The airline operates daily flights to Miami using Boeing 777 aircraft, as well as 5 weekly flights to Orlando, offering travelers a global connecting network covering more than 140 destinations.
Emirates had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Bahamas on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market, aimed at jointly promoting tourism in the Caribbean country as part of a strategic partnership to support the tourism and trade sectors in the Bahamas.
To view the post on the Emirates website, click here.
