Etihad Ethiopian Airlines Partnership

Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have announced a strategic partnership that includes new direct flights and enhanced cooperation. Here’s a concise overview of the key details:

Partnership Overview

The two airlines will launch a joint venture to deepen collaboration, focusing on expanding connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and global markets. This Etihad-Ethiopian Airlines Partnership includes synchronized flight schedules, shared codeshare benefits, and integrated loyalty programs.

New Flight Routes

• Addis Ababa–Abu Dhabi Route:
  • Ethiopian Airlines will introduce daily flights starting 1 October 2025, operated by Boeing 737-8 aircraft.
  • Etihad Airways will increase its existing service to daily flights on the same route from October 2025.

Collaborative Benefits

1. Extended Network Access
   Passengers gain access to over 130 combined destinations, including African hubs like Nairobi and Johannesburg, Middle Eastern cities such as Dubai and Doha, and Asian destinations like Mumbai and Singapore.
2. Streamlined Travel
   Coordinated departure and arrival times at Abu Dhabi International Airport and Addis Ababa Bole Airport to simplify connections.
3. Loyalty Integration
   Members of Etihad Guest and Ethiopian Airlines’ ShebaMiles can earn and redeem rewards across both airlines.

Strategic Goals

• Strengthen Abu Dhabi’s role as a global aviation gateway.
• Boost economic and tourism ties between Ethiopia, the UAE, and broader regions.
• Support Ethiopian Airlines’ Pan-African network strategy and Etihad’s post-pandemic growth plans under CEO Antonoaldo Neves.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving air travel efficiency and accessibility for passengers across interconnected regions.

You can book your flights and/or learn more about the airlines on https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/ and https://www.etihad.com/en-us/