Delta Air Lines has appointed Sharaf Travel L.L.C. as its General Sales Agent (GSA) for Abu Dhabi, in addition to its representation in Dubai. This appointment makes Sharaf Travel Delta's Sales Representatives for the entire United Arab Emirates region. Sharaf Travel has represented Delta in Dubai since August 1994 and their additional office in Abu Dhabi will serve to strengthen Delta's presence in the
U.A.E.
The new agreement with Sharaf Travel will enable Delta to build upon its current sales and marketing programmes in the region and will include the opening of a Delta Sales Office and City Ticket Office in Abu Dhabi operated by Sharaf Travel. Sharaf Travel will exclusively represent Delta in the United Arab Emirates market through proactive sales activities including reservations and ticketing and local marketing initiatives promoting the airline's global and domestic U.S. networks.
From Dubai, Delta offers connections and fare options via its European departure points such as Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt and London, non-stop to Atlanta, New York or Cincinatti, using Emirates Airlines and other quality carriers. From Abu Dhabi, travel can be taken on Gulf Air connecting to Delta services from Paris, London or Frankfurt.
Delta, a founding member of the global airline Alliance, SkyTeam, also offers connections from Dubai on codeshare flights operated by its alliance partner Air France. Kevin Smith, Director Sales Europe said, "Delta offers flight connections to over 150 American cities for U.A.E. originating travellers and cargo shippers." He continued, "Through codeshare agreements with our global alliance partner Air France, Delta can offer convenient connections via Paris/Charles de Gaulle airport to its hubs in Atlanta, Cincinatti and New York/JFK each with their multiple onward connections." |
