UAE-based Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines, as part of their joint venture, have launched a partnership agreement between their Etihad Guest and ShebaMiles loyalty programs, allowing members of either airline to earn and redeem miles across the networks of their loyalty programs. The partnership was launched following Etihad Airways' inaugural flight to Addis Ababa on October 8.
A press release published on the Etihad Airways website said that Etihad Guest and ShebaMiles members can earn miles when traveling across the extensive global networks of either airline, offering greater travel opportunities for passengers flying with both carriers.
Etihad Guest members can also redeem their miles on flights, hotel stays around the world and holidays, or shop from a variety of products in the program's rewards store. ShebaMiles members, meanwhile, can redeem their miles across a range of benefits offered by the program.
For his part, Mark Potter, Managing Director of Etihad Guest, explained that Etihad Airways' partnership and loyalty agreement with Ethiopian Airlines will offer greater value to customers traveling across Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
In this context, Rahel Assefa, Vice President of Marketing at Ethiopian Airlines, said that the company focuses on serving its customers by expanding its travelers' connectivity and enhancing their flexibility in earning miles.
She affirmed that this partnership represents an opportunity for members of the loyalty programs of both Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways, as we at Ethiopian Airlines continue to upgrade our customer experience through innovation and effective partnerships.
The joint agreement between the two companies embodies a shared commitment to providing wider travel options and a smoother experience for travelers between the most prominent African destinations in Ethiopian Airlines' network, such as Kampala in Uganda, Kinshasa in the Congo and Lusaka in Zambia, and major cities in the UAE and Asia.
These destinations include Etihad Airways' network spanning Asia and the Middle East, including Colombo in Sri Lanka and Islamabad in Pakistan, as well as new destinations such as Phnom Penh in Cambodia, Krabi and Chiang Mai in Thailand, and Medina in Saudi Arabia, with flights scheduled to launch on the coming November 9.
Addis Ababa is the tenth of 31 new destinations announced by Etihad Airways this year as part of its plan to expand its global destination network. This strategic expansion supports the company's vision of reaching 125 destinations by 2030, strengthening its growing presence on the African continent.
Etihad is also preparing to launch new destinations in the region, including Tunis and Zanzibar, with flights scheduled to launch in November and June respectively. For bookings and more information, visit etihad.com/en/etihadguest or shebamiles.ethiopianairlines.com.
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