Riyadh: Delta Air Lines signed a codeshare agreement with Saudia Airlines, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia. This builds on the airlines’ existing interline partnership and will expand the choice of destinations for customers.

Saudia noted that the codeshare agreement will enable greater connectivity between the United States and the Middle East.

Saudia said its guests will gain access to 12 destinations in the U.S. beyond Delta's hubs at JFK and LAX airports. Delta customers will gain access to 9 destinations in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East beyond the cities of Jeddah and Riyadh.

Saudia and Delta are both members of the SkyTeam alliance. Frequent Flyers will continue to earn and redeem miles on both airlines, while SkyTeam Elite Plus travelers benefit from SkyPriority services.

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