Qatar Airways has announced the expansion of its codeshare agreement with its partners in International Airlines Group (IAG) to include Aer Lingus and LEVEL, giving travelers access to 18 additional destinations in the United States.
A press release published on the Qatar Airways website said the airline has strengthened its partnership with International Airlines Group (IAG) and its airlines in order to expand global connectivity between the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.
Following the launch of a successful codeshare partnership with Aer Lingus in 2024, Qatar Airways has strengthened its partnership with the Irish carrier to place its code on Aer Lingus flights from Dublin Airport to 11 US cities, including Bradley International Airport in Connecticut, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Newark, Orlando and Philadelphia, and soon Las Vegas.
In addition, Qatar Airways has reactivated its codeshare agreement with LEVEL, the long-haul airline based at Barcelona International Airport, with Qatar Airways placing its code on LEVEL flights to Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco and Buenos Aires, and soon Santiago.
For his part, Thierry Antinori, Chief Commercial Officer at Qatar Airways, said Qatar Airways offers a variety of travel options for all its passengers to travel to their preferred destinations.
He added: "In collaboration with our partners in International Airlines Group, Aer Lingus and LEVEL, and complementing our existing partnerships, Qatar Airways is setting a new standard in meeting travelers' requirements and providing global air connectivity through 18 additional routes to the United States and South America."
He stressed: "This strategic expansion strengthens Qatar Airways' service, as travelers in these regions can continue their journeys seamlessly to more than 170 destinations in our global network via Hamad International Airport."
Susanne Carberry, Chief Customer Officer at Aer Lingus, said: "Aer Lingus is cooperating with Qatar Airways, thereby giving the Qatari carrier's passengers the opportunity to experience our services when traveling to a number of the most important destinations in the United States."
She noted: "Aer Lingus has significantly strengthened its network of destinations in North America in recent years, with a number of routes operated by our new Airbus A321XLR aircraft."
She stressed that customers flying with Aer Lingus to North America can also benefit from US immigration preclearance facilities at Dublin Airport, allowing them to easily clear US immigration before leaving Dublin and arrive in the United States as domestic passengers.
Lucía Adrover, Chief Commercial and Network Officer at LEVEL, said that relaunching the partnership with Qatar Airways and expanding the codeshare agreement between them would continue to contribute to strengthening long-haul air connectivity in Barcelona.
She explained that LEVEL connects the Middle East and Asia with the Americas via Barcelona, through its next-generation aircraft designed to offer a seamless and comfortable travel experience.
This agreement is among the latest steps to strengthen Qatar Airways' partnerships and forms part of its codeshare portfolio with all airlines within International Airlines Group (IAG), including British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling, strengthening its position in the European travel market.
Members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club can make the most of this cooperation by collecting Avios on codeshare flights with Aer Lingus and LEVEL. Members can also use Avios for the travel and lifestyle rewards of their choice.
To view the post on the Qatar Airways website, click here.
