Icelandair, TAP sign codeshare deal
Icelandair and TAP have expanded their long-standing partnership and signed a codeshare agreement. The signing took place at TAP’s offices at Lisbon Airport.
TAP offers an extensive network of 90 destinations around the world, including Europe, Africa and South America. Icelandair’s route network spans around 60 destinations in Europe and North America.
Both airlines are known for their Stopover programs, offering passengers the opportunity to experience the airlines’ home countries on their way between destinations, at no additional airfare.
The bilateral codeshare partnership will come into effect in the coming weeks and customers of both airlines will be able to connect between the airlines’ networks in one ticket with their luggage checked all the way to their final destination.
Bogi Nils Bogason, CEO Icelandair, said: “We are excited to add TAP to our impressive list of codeshare partners. We recently started services to Lisbon and by sharing a code with TAP, we will be able to greatly increase connectivity for both airlines’ customers. Customers traveling from Iceland can stop over in Lisbon on their way onwards to TAP’s impressive list of destinations. TAP’s customers can fly via Lisbon to Iceland and even onwards to Icelandair’s extensive network.”
Luís Rodrigues, CEO TAP Air Portugal, observed: “We believe that this partnership with Icelandair will enrich the portfolio of travel choices and destinations we offer to customers throughout our network. As we partner with Icelandair, we will be able to offer seamless flight journeys to Iceland, one of the most exciting travel destinations, and open our comprehensive network of destinations available from our Lisbon hub to all Icelandair customers. We look forward to working together with Icelandair for the benefits of all travel lovers.”
PHOTO CAPTION
Seen in the photo, from l to r, are Henri-Charles Ozarovsky – TAP Strategy and Partnerships, Mário Chaves – TAP COO Chief Operating Officer, Luís Rodrigues – TAP CEO Chief Executive Officer, Tomas Ingason – Icelandair Chief Commercial Officer, Helgi Mar Björgvinsson – Icelandair Director Partnerships and Corporate Affairs, Mahesbin Samssudin – TAP Alliances & Partnerships.
