Emirates and Bahamasair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch an interline partnership that will enhance travel options for passengers journeying to The Bahamas.
This new agreement enables Emirates to broaden its footprint in the Caribbean by connecting with The Bahamas’ national airline from Florida, offering customers access to three key island destinations.
Under the terms of the unilateral agreement, travellers flying with Emirates to Miami or Orlando can seamlessly connect to Bahamasair services to Nassau, Freeport, or San Salvador. Customers will benefit from the convenience of booking their entire journey—across both carriers—on a single ticket, along with generous baggage allowances on Bahamasair-operated segments.
Commenting on the collaboration, Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are pleased to establish an interline partnership with Bahamasair to expand our reach to new and exciting destinations and offer travel options for our customers planning journeys to the Caribbean nation. The interline partnership offers customers the convenience of connecting in Florida for travel onwards to points across the islands of The Bahamas, while enjoying competitive fare pricing, the convenience of booking the entire journey on a single ticket and a generous baggage policy.”
“This partnership also supports our agreement with The Bahamas’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote the Caribbean destination across our network.”
The MoU also outlines plans for both airlines to explore further cooperation in cargo operations and evaluate potential collaborations in their respective frequent flyer programmes.
Tracy Cooper, Managing Director of Bahamasair, added: “This partnership significantly elevates Bahamasair’s global profile and opens access to invaluable expertise and new markets. By aligning with one of the world’s most respected airlines, we strengthen our capabilities and lay the groundwork for sustained international growth.”
Miami and Orlando—two of the 12 U.S. gateways served by Emirates—will serve as the key transit points. The airline currently operates daily Boeing 777 flights to Miami and five-weekly services to Orlando, offering global travellers connectivity across its expansive network of over 140 destinations.
This development follows another MoU signed at Arabian Travel Market between Emirates and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas. The agreement aims to jointly promote tourism and strengthen trade ties between the UAE and the Caribbean nation.