Glossary Airline Operations

Codeshare

Definition

An agreement where two or more airlines share the same flight under different flight numbers

Related Terms

Airline Alliance

A partnership of airlines that cooperate on routes, frequent flyer programs, and lounge access

Interline Agreement

An agreement allowing passengers to use a single ticket for journeys involving multiple airlines

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Codeshare?

An agreement where two or more airlines share the same flight under different flight numbers

How does Codeshare relate to other aviation concepts?

Codeshare is closely related to Airline Alliance and Interline Agreement, among other key aviation concepts.

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