Etihad Airways has broadened its network reach by launching reciprocal interline partnerships with three new airline partners: Philippine Airlines, Austrian Airlines, and Airlink South Africa. The airline has also re-established interline links with Biman Bangladesh and codeshares with Air Seychelles and ITA Airways. The deals enable customers to access more destinations across each other’s networks, book on a single ticket, and check-in only once at the start of their journey with their baggage checked through to their final destination.
Etihad’s chief revenue officer, Arik De, said the agreements make life easier for guests of all airlines involved. The expanded interline and codeshare offerings will be progressively rolled out over the coming weeks. Etihad Airways has also successfully switched to the Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service System (PSS), offering a faster and simpler check-in and boarding process.