Tunisair (TU, Tunis) and Air Algérie (AH, Algiers) have strengthened their existing relationship with the signing of a framework partnership agreement in Algiers on Tuesday, September 8, 2015.

Under the deal, the carriers will benefit from enhanced synergies in the spheres of aircraft maintenance, flight operations (including aircraft chartering), joint purchasing, and staff training. The two carriers have also pledged to cooperate in flight scheduling, commercial passenger and cargo agreements, organizational exchanges and IT.

Currently, Tunisair serves Algiers, Oran Ahmed Ben Bella, and Setif from its Tunis hub while Air Algérie serves Tunis from Algiers and El Oued.