Saudia and Middle East Airlines have expanded their existing bilateral codeshare agreement, which will see both carriers adding their respective codes on flights between KSA and Lebanon. This follows from the existing partnership, which started in 2007, on ME operated flights between Beirut and Dammam.
The expanded agreement now includes all flights sold and operated by MEA and SAUDIA between Beirut and Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. It would be available for booking from August 1, for travel from August 15 of this year. This will effectively bring the total number of scheduled flights operated by SAUDIA and MEA between the two countries to 57 weekly flights, broadening the offering of both carriers and providing passengers with larger choice and more convenient schedule.
Frequent Flyer members of each respective airline will find it even easier to earn and redeem miles on both carriers. Both carriers are member of SkyTeam Alliance providing their respective eligible top tier frequent flyer members with a bouquet of privileges on SkyTeam operated international flights, including lounge access, priority services and excess luggage allowance.
Source: Saudia