Turkish Airlines, the national airline of Türkiye, and Air Algérie, Algeria’s national carrier, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing collaboration and updating their Codeshare Agreement with a wider scope. The agreements were formalized by Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi and Air Algérie CEO Hamza Benhamouda at Air Algérie’s headquarters in Algiers, with senior executives from both airlines present. This MoU sets the stage for improved cooperation, which includes an expanded codeshare agreement. Beyond enhancing connectivity, both airlines will investigate joint ventures in cargo interline services, aircraft leasing, catering, lounge access, maintenance, and ground handling. Turkish Airlines and Air Algérie also intend to collaborate on environmental projects, sustainability initiatives, and training programs.
The partnership is designed to facilitate business growth while promoting cultural, social, and economic exchanges between Türkiye and Algeria. In remarks about the agreement, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi remarked, “Our ongoing partnership with Air Algérie demonstrates our dedication to long-term, sustainable collaboration. This agreement signifies a crucial step in fortifying the relationship between both airlines. As the airline serving more destinations than any other, we are committed to expanding collaboration in various areas to offer greater advantages and options for our passengers.
We believe this partnership will enhance cultural and economic ties between Türkiye and Algeria and stimulate mutual growth.” Air Algérie SpA CEO Hamza Benhamouda expressed, “We are proud to host the Turkish Airlines delegation at our headquarters in Algiers as we continue to strengthen the bonds between our two airlines and our countries. This new milestone in our strategic partnership with Turkish Airlines is highly gratifying. This comprehensive agreement, which spans multiple areas of cooperation and expertise exchange, will certainly yield benefits for both our companies and our passengers.