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Emirates and Gulf Air Launch Codeshare Partnership

Emirates and Gulf Air have now formally agreed to a unilateral codeshare arrangement

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Emirates and Gulf Air have now formally agreed to a unilateral codeshare arrangement that will begin in December*. With the new agreement, Gulf Air customers connecting to Dubai and continuing on to a number of Emirates destinations in Europe, Africa, South America, and the Far East will have easier connections and more options.

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The agreement was signed on the first day of the Bahrain Airshow, signalling a growing relationship between both airlines following on the framework of cooperation established last year.

The expanded partnership will allow Gulf Air to use their marketing code “GF” on Emirates-operated flights outside of Dubai to a number of the most appealing international tourist destinations, providing new travel options for Gulf Air customers. There will be connections available to destinations such as Budapest, Prague, Warsaw, Algeria, Tunis, Bali, Hanoi, HoChi Minh City, Taipei, and Sao Paulo for travellers.

The new codeshare agreement includes a variety of unique points as GCC travellers seek out new, diverse experiences and attractions outside of their typical vacation destinations as they become more informed, value-driven, and savvy.

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Customers will benefit from the convenience of combined ticketing and check-in, a uniform policy and easy baggage transfers, as well as affordable single fares on multi-airline journeys when connecting on Emirates, thanks to the new partnership. Customers can make travel arrangements on the Gulf Air website, at Gulf Air points of sale, through online travel agencies, as well as with local travel agents.

As of right now, Emirates has codeshare cooperation agreements in place with 26 airline partners and two rail companies around the world, extending its network to over 300 cities.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.