Dubai: Emirates and Bahamasair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an interline partnership benefitting customers travelling to The Bahamas. The partnership enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing customers to utilise the services of The Bahamas' national flag carrier from Florida to one of three destinations in the island country.
According to Emirates News Agency, under the unilateral agreement, customers traveling on Emirates to Miami or Orlando will be able to connect to Bahamasair flights to Nassau, Freeport, or San Salvador, with the added convenience of booking itineraries with both airlines on a single ticket. Additionally, Emirates' customers will enjoy generous baggage allowance when flying on Bahamasair to the three destinations.
Commenting on the new interline partnership, Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, stated that the agreement aims to expand Emirates' reach to new destinations and offer travel options for customers planning journeys to the Caribbean nation. The partnership allows for convenient connections in Florida for onward travel to The Bahamas, while providing competitive fare pricing and a generous baggage policy.
The partnership also aligns with an agreement between Emirates and The Bahamas' Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote the Caribbean destination across the airline's network. As part of the MoU, both carriers will explore opportunities to enhance cargo interline cooperation and potential partnerships under their frequent flyer programmes.
Tracy Cooper, Bahamasair Managing Director, remarked that the partnership elevates Bahamasair's global profile and opens access to new markets. By collaborating with Emirates, Bahamasair aims to strengthen its capabilities and promote international growth.
Emirates currently serves Miami with daily flights using its Boeing 777, along with five-weekly services to Orlando. These Florida gateways are among the 12 US destinations that the airline flies to, connecting travellers across its expansive network of over 140 destinations.
On the sidelines of Arabian Travel Market, Emirates and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas signed a MoU to jointly promote tourism to the Caribbean nation, aiming to further develop The Bahamas' tourism and trade industries.