Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement, strengthening connectivity between Africa and Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES AND ETIHAD AIRWAYS TO CODESHARE
This bilateral partnership will indeed enhance global travel opportunities for passengers.
“By leveraging our combined networks, we are unlocking seamless travel opportunities between Africa and Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Easy connections via Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa, will enhance flexibility, boosting trade and tourism, and delivering unparalleled travel experiences to guests of both airlines.” Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer said.
Ethiopian will begin flying from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport on 15 July. Etihad Airways also will introduce daily flights to Addis Ababa from 8 October.
This is the first step ahead of implementation of this joint venture between Etihad and Ethiopian, unlocking greater travel opportunities for passengers across both networks.
The codeshare thus lets guests simplify their journeys by making a single booking with one check-in process at the start and the added convenience of having their baggage transferred to their final destination.
IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY
Through the partnership, Etihad passengers will also gain access to Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive African network, with connections via Addis Ababa to 55 destinations across 33 countries, including Entebbe, Kinshasa, Kigali, Lusaka, Harare and Victoria Falls expanding their travel options across the continent.
At the same time, Ethiopian Airlines passengers can book itineraries connecting to Etihad-operated flights through Abu Dhabi, with onward service to 20 key destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East including Sydney, Krabi, Colombo and Phnom Penh.
As part of its commitment to Africa’s growing demand for air travel, Etihad will significantly expand its route network in 2025, introducing new destinations and increased frequencies to strengthen links across the African continent.
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