Key insights
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Codeshare designed to simplify end-to-end travel across both networks: The agreement provides single-ticket booking, coordinated schedules, and baggage checked through to the final destination.
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Jeddah–Riyadh codeshare enables open-jaw travel within Saudi Arabia: Codeshare flights on the Jeddah–Riyadh route allow travelers to arrive in one city and depart from another.
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Air India has expanded partnerships since 2022 privatisation: Air India has 24 codeshare agreements and nearly 100 interline partnerships, providing access to over 800 destinations through partner airlines.
Takeaways
The Air India–Saudia codeshare is set to expand India–Saudi connections from February with broader city access and simplified travel across both airlines’ networks.