India, July 23 -- Air India, India's leading global airline, and Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand strategic cooperation between the two airlines.

Signatories:

- H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar (Director General, Saudia Group)

- Mr. Campbell Wilson (CEO & MD, Air India)

Purpose:

Strengthen connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia, supporting rising travel demand.

Phased Cooperation Areas:

- Expansion of the existing codeshare agreement

- Improved network connectivity

- Exploration of terminal co-location

- Joint operational and commercial opportunities

- Loyalty program collaboration

Future Scope:

Possible extension to group airlines - flyadeal (Saudia) and Air India Express.

Leadership Statements

- Saudia: India is a key market; partnership will give passengers more choice, flexibility, and seamless journeys.

- Air India: Aviation can play a bigger role in connecting people, businesses, and.....

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