Great news for globetrotters! Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has significantly expanded its network by forging reciprocal interline partnerships with five new airlines. This strategic move allows Etihad to offer passengers a wider range of travel options with greater connectivity and seamless baggage handling.
Enhanced Connectivity Across the Globe
The newly established interline agreements encompass airlines from various regions, including:
- Kam Air (Afghanistan): This partnership enables Etihad passengers flying into Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport to seamlessly connect to Kabul, Afghanistan, via Kam Air.
- SKY Express (Greece): Travelers arriving in Athens on Etihad’s twice-daily flights can now effortlessly connect onwards to 28 destinations across Greece and its captivating Mediterranean islands with SKY Express.
- Rex Airlines (Australia): This partnership provides Etihad passengers departing from Sydney or Melbourne with convenient access to 22 destinations within Australia, including popular spots like Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast, via Rex Airlines.
- Jeju Air (South Korea): Flying into Seoul with Etihad? Passengers can seamlessly extend their journey to 27 destinations across seven countries in Northeast Asia with Jeju Air.
- Myanmar Airways International (Myanmar): This partnership enhances access to Yangon and Mandalay for Etihad passengers traveling through Etihad’s South Asian gateways.
These new interline agreements offer a significant benefit for travelers – the ability to book their entire journey, including connecting flights, on a single ticket. This simplifies the booking process and eliminates the hassle of checking baggage multiple times.
Etihad’s Commitment to Network Expansion
Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, highlighted the significance of these partnerships, stating, “We continue to broaden our network reach enabling seamless connection across our network, giving our guests a broader range of travel options. These five interline agreements make life easier for guests of all the airlines involved.”
The addition of these five airlines brings Etihad’s total network of interline, codeshare, and strategic partnerships to a staggering 123 airlines worldwide. This extensive network allows Etihad to offer its passengers unparalleled connectivity and flexibility when planning their travel itineraries.
Booking Your Seamless Journey with Etihad
The expanded interline offerings are now available for booking across all Etihad Airways sales channels, including their official website (Etihad.com) and partnering travel agents. This ensures a convenient booking experience for travelers seeking to take advantage of these new connecting flight options.
