American Airlines looks to deepen ties with Moroccan airline

American Airlines and Royal Air Maroc submitted a codeshare application last week with the US govt as the Fort Worth-based airline looks to expand its reach in Africa. American Airlines Group currently has an interline agreement with Royal Air Maroc and is pursuing a codeshare agreement with the carrier ahead of it joining the oneworld alliance in Q1 of 2020, said an American spokesperson. "Our goal is to offer customers additional options to reach more destinations in Africa like Marrakech, Accra and Lagos," said the spokesperson. Deepening its ties with Royal Air Maroc will be key for American as the airline will begin seasonal service between Philadelphia International and Casablanca, Morocco, starting in May 2020. It will be the first time American serves the continent, the company said <br/>