DCT Abu Dhabi, Air France-KLM partner to boost connectivity

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Franco-Dutch airline group Air France-KLM, forging a strategic partnership that will enhance connectivity between Abu Dhabi and Europe.

The partnership expands Abu Dhabi’s global connectivity through daily flights to Paris, whose flagship carrier Air France is a Skytrax Top 10 airline.

Air France-KLM’s status as a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance is primed to create new opportunities for increased connectivity within the aviation sector and an expected surge in capacity.

The partnership will open up new destinations in Europe and the Americas through single-stop connections in Paris, while improved connectivity positions the emirate as a stopover hub for key eastern markets as well as a central destination.

DCT Abu Dhabi and Air France-KLM will also implement collaborative travel trade promotions targeted towards key operators and travel agents in France and the Netherlands.

By leveraging the existing networks, this initiative aims to expand Abu Dhabi’s tourism footprint in the European market.

Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, director-general of Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi said: “This partnership signifies DCT Abu Dhabi’s commitment to promote, protect and progress the tourism sector of Abu Dhabi and elevate the emirate’s status as a global destination.

By fostering long-term partnerships with trusted international carriers, we are enabling visitors from around the world to visit and witness our rich heritage and diverse culture.

This increased connectivity not only enriches the experience for travellers but also positions Abu Dhabi as an additional access point to the East”.

We’ve signed an MoU with Air France-KLM to further expand connectivity between Europe and Abu Dhabi positioning the emirate as a preferred tourist destination and fast-growing aviation hub. pic.twitter.com/tfnmDjcnIZ

— Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (@dctabudhabi) August 10, 2023

Angus Clarke, chief commercial officer, Air France-KLM, added: “We are proud and privileged to be working with DCT Abu Dhabi on this new venture. Abu Dhabi is emerging as a truly global aviation centre, catering to millions of passengers travelling to regional and international destinations.”

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