Doha: Qatar Airways announced that it has signed a codeshare agreement with Bulgaria Air. Sales will start from today with the first codeshare flights to operate from March 2.
The agreement will provide an opportunity to visit new destinations in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, and travelers with Qatar Airways will be able to reach two new destinations in Bulgaria, which are Varna and Bourgas.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive H E Akbar Al Baker said: "This agreement with Bulgaria Air follows other recent partnership announcements we have made with airlines across the world, demonstrating our commitment to working with our peers to provide passengers seamless connectivity and unrivalled service."
Bulgaria Air Chief Executive Officer Hristo Todorov said: "It is a great pleasure for Bulgaria Air to add Qatar Airways to its partnership network, which is undoubtedly one of the most respected and prestigious airlines in the world. We are delighted that they have chosen us as a partner enabling our pas-sengers to travel quickly and conveniently to over 170 destinations with Qatar Airways.
"This cooperation is only a part of our long-term development strategy and we are happy to welcome the passengers of Qatar Airways onboard our aircraft." he added.
Qatar Airways first launched services to Sofia, Bulgaria on 22 September 2011 beginning with a four times weekly service. In the years since, due to the strong demand by travellers, the service has grown to 14 weekly flights.
Bulgaria Air is the largest Bulgarian airline and national carrier of the Republic of Bulgaria. It performs direct flights to 25 cities in Europe, including domestic flights to Varna and Bourgas.