Dubai carrier Emirates and TAP Air Portugal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the codeshare partnership currently in place between both airlines. Emirates and TAP Air Portugal will also explore ways to enhance the co-operation on their respective frequent flyer programmes including reciprocal earning and redemption opportunities and popular benefits such as lounge access. Both airlines also plan to bolster each other’s stopover programmes in Dubai and Lisbon, with Emirates supporting TAP Air Portugal as it looks at potential expansion opportunities in the UAE. https://t.co/RMQlIfwxNH#FlyEmiratesFlyBetter pic.twitter.com/914lquDClS — Emirates Airline (@emirates) March 15, 2021Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ chief commercial officer, said: “Emirates and TAP Air Portugal have enjoyed a mutually successful codeshare partnership for the past eight years. We are delighted to expand this relationship and look forward to delivering even more benefits to our customers.”“TAP Air Portugal is pleased to enhance our Emirates partnership, allowing our guests greater geographic access,” said Arik De, TAP Air Portugal’s chief revenue and network officer.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 15, 2021 07:07 UTC