Qantas and El Al are launching a new codeshare partnership subject to government and regulatory approvals. Both airlines’ customers can book select flights operated by the other as well as earn and redeem frequent flyer points. Qantas flights between Australia and Asia
The partnership will link Qantas flights between Australia and Asia as well as El Al’s flights between Asia and Tel Aviv. It also connects Qantas flights from Sydney to Johannesburg with El Al’s services from Tel Aviv to the South African city.
Currently, both airlines have an interline agreement. The new codeshare will continually improve travel options for Qantas’s customers by building long-term partnerships with other airlines.
Under the MoU signed today, Qantas plans to code its QF code to El Al operated flights to three Qantas destinations including Hong Kong, Bangkok and Johannesburg – and Tel Aviv. El Al plans to add its code to Qantas services that operate between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Hong Kong; between Sydney and Bangkok; and between Sydney and Johannesburg.
Both airline’s customers can enjoy reciprocal lounge access in Tel Aviv, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Hong Kong. Eligible customer can access lounges available to Qantas customers in Bangkok and Johannesburg.
Sale of codeshare flights will be available in the second half of 2017.
