Dubai-based travel company Dnata Agencies, has been appointed General Sales Agent (GSA) for Kurdistan Airlines in the Gulf.
The region’s leading travel management company, Dnata will represent and market Kurdistan Airlines in the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman.
Based in Arbil, Iraq, Kurdistan Airlines recently launched twice-a-week flights to Dubai with a Boeing 737 aircraft in two-class configuration, offering 109 seats.
Representing the airline, Yahya M. Ali, Commercial Representative of Kurdistan Region, Iraq said: “We recently launched the first-ever commercial flight between Dubai and Arbil, and this air link will help contribute to the development of the Kurdistan region in Iraq.
“We believe there is great potential to grow the demand, and are pleased to have appointed Dnata Agencies as our GSA for the Gulf markets. Their expertise and extensive partner network in the region will be a great asset in supporting the airline’s operations in the Gulf.”
Rashid Al Noori, Senior Vice President Dnata Agencies said: “We are pleased to represent Kurdistan Airlines as GSA in the Gulf region, and we will tap on our extensive regional network of partner agencies to support and grow the airline’s business.”
In Dubai, Dnata Agencies will provide Kurdistan Airlines with a dedicated ticket desk on the ground floor of Dnata Travel Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road. It will also manage the airline’s ticket stock throughout the UAE, and provide sales and marketing support for the region via its extensive partner network.
In addition, customers of Kurdistan Airlines can access Dnata’s 24-hour call centre for flight information, bookings and general travel support.
