China Southern, Qatar Airways to deepen collaboration

China Southern Airlines and Qatar Airways recently signed a bilateral memorandum of cooperation. They aim to deepen collaboration across multiple sectors, establish a long-term, comprehensive, mutually beneficial partnership, and work together to provide passengers with convenient and thoughtful, high-quality services.

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According to the memorandum, in the next phase, the two sides will deepen code-sharing cooperation, strengthen the complementary nature of their route networks in China, Qatar, and globally, promote cooperation expansion in areas such as freight, frequent flyers, and third parties, and explore new areas of collaboration.

Han Wensheng, President of China Southern Air Holding Company Limited, signed the memorandum with Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive.

Han said, "In April, China Southern Airlines opened a direct route from Guangzhou to Doha, which effectively promotes connectivity between China and countries and regions under the Belt and Road Initiative. In the future, China Southern Airlines will deepen cooperation with Qatar Airways, strengthen complementary advantages, and work together to bring our passengers a more comfortable and convenient travel experience."

Akbar Al Baker commented that the launch of the Doha-Guangzhou route in April is an important part of the close partnership. He added that it is a proud milestone for Qatar Airways to join forces with their counterpart to connect to the Chinese market.

(cnbayarea.org.cn & GDToday)