Turkish Airlines and Air Algérie Expand Strategic Partnership with New Codeshare Agreement
The aviation landscape linking Türkiye and Algeria is set for a major transformation as Turkish Airlines and Air Algérie announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their strategic collaboration and broaden their codeshare network. This development marks a new chapter in bilateral air connectivity, promising enhanced opportunities for passengers, businesses, and the wider travel industry across both regions.
Through this expanded partnership, Turkish Airlines and Air Algérie are set to create more efficient and flexible travel options, enabling seamless journeys between key cities in Türkiye, Algeria, and beyond. The enhanced codeshare agreement will allow both carriers to market and sell seats on selected flights operated by their partner, giving travellers access to an extended network with simplified booking, through check-in, and coordinated baggage handling processes.
This move is particularly significant for Africa’s travel sector. Enhanced cooperation between two leading national carriers opens up new possibilities for improved regional and intercontinental connectivity. For customers originating from sub-Saharan Africa, this agreement will make it easier to access the robust Turkish Airlines network through Algiers, unlocking new one-stop connections to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Similarly, Algerian travellers will benefit from expanded access to Turkish Airlines’ global destinations, making multi-leg itineraries more convenient and attractive.
The MoU also signals deeper commercial and operational synergy between the two airlines. By aligning their schedules, sales strategies, and customer service standards, Turkish Airlines and Air Algérie aim to provide a more consistent and high-quality passenger experience. This will be especially valuable for business travellers, diaspora communities, and tourists seeking reliable connections and streamlined travel across continents.
In addition to direct passenger benefits, the expanded partnership supports broader objectives such as trade facilitation, tourism development, and stronger economic ties between Türkiye, Algeria, and their respective regions. As Algeria continues to invest in its aviation infrastructure and as Türkiye seeks to enhance its role as a global transit hub, this relationship is poised to deliver long-term value to stakeholders in the travel and tourism ecosystem.
For African travel professionals, the deepening relationship between Turkish Airlines and Air Algérie brings a host of opportunities. It allows for the development of more comprehensive itineraries, improves connectivity for group and incentive travel, and provides new options for clients seeking competitive fares and flexible routing. The move also underscores the importance of strategic partnerships in the modern airline industry—demonstrating how collaboration can drive growth and innovation, even in highly competitive markets.
As this new chapter unfolds, the expanded codeshare and strategic cooperation will not only bring Türkiye and Algeria closer together but will also reinforce the bridge between Africa, Europe, and Asia. For the African travel trade, this is a timely reminder of the value of strong partnerships and the potential to unlock new horizons through smart, customer-focused alliances in the skies.
