Lufthansa and Aegean Airlines agree to codeshare

Aegean Airlines and Lufthansa have unveiled plans for a strategic cooperation between the two airlines. The new partnership commences officially with the start of the 2005/06 winter timetable on 30 October 2005, when the two carriers will begin codesharing in their route networks. 

"Lufthansa, one of the world’s leading airlines, has done us proud by recognising us as a strong regional partner," said Aegean Airlines President and CEO Theodoros Vassilakis. "We are delighted at becoming Lufthansa’s partner in Greece, as we are with the opportunity of offering our passengers connections into Lufthansa's global route network," he added.

Lufthansa and Aegean will codeshare on all their flights between Germany and Greece. Selected domestic flights within Greece and several flights ex Germany will also be offered in the codeshare mode.

"The first step is to coordinate flight schedules so as to create excellent connections, worldwide, for passengers travelling to and out of Greece," explained Joachim Steinbach, Lufthansa Regional Manager Southeast Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Pakistan, "We are particularly proud at finally being able to connect northern Greece again with the whole world."

Selected flights can be booked in combination through global reservations systems, and tickets issued separately by either Aegean or Lufthansa.

Cooperation is not confined to coordination of flight schedules. The two partners also plan to harmonise their passenger and baggage check-in procedures and allow mutual lounge access. Passengers will additionally be able to earn and redeem mile credits on flights operated by either airline.

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