According to a press release from Delta, the two airlines have successfully applied for codesharing permission from the relevant regulatory agencies and will begin selling tickets on codeshare itineraries as soon as all applicable approvals are received.

Delta Air Lines said on Wednesday it has signed a codeshare agreement with the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, which would allow greater connectivity between the United States and the Middle East.

Delta Air Lines and Saudia Airlines enter into a new codeshare agreement enhancing travel options between the US and Saudi Arabia

Through the codeshare and a preliminary agreement with Riyadh Air, Delta has decided to further strengthen its ties with Saudi Arabia.

Virgin Atlantic and SAS Scandinavian Airlines have announced a new airline codeshare agreement, adding business and leisure connections to and from key Scandinavian hubs. The codeshare partnership launches next week.

Saudia guests will gain access to 12 U.S. destinations beyond Delta’s JFK and LAX hubs, while Delta customers will gain access to 9 destinations in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East beyond Jeddah and Riyadh.

This week, Delta Air Lines entered into a codeshare agreement with Saudia, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia. The deal expands the partnership between the two airlines, adding destinations for Delta passengers between North America and the Arabian peninsula,