Qatar Airways, China Southern forge closer commercial ties

Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines are to codeshare on all flights between their respective countries following a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the two airlines. Signed on November 9, the MoU calls for a significant expansion of their existing codeshare arrangement dating from December 2019, outlining greater benefits and more seamless connections, Qatar Airways said in a statement. “As part of the collaboration, all future flights between China and Qatar will be codeshared,” it stated. Closer ties will also involve increased joint lounge access and a soon-to-be confirmed enhanced frequent flyer agreement. In addition, the two airlines agreed to support the growth of Beijing Daxing Int'l into a leading international aviation hub for passenger and cargo services. “We look forward to further deepening our close relationship with China Southern Airlines and to explore even greater opportunities for collaboration in the years to come,” commented Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker.<br/>