The UAE's Etihad Airways has announced the signing of a codeshare agreement with Cambodia Airways, allowing travelers to book flights from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap on a single ticket, with luggage checked through to the final destination.
The agreement makes it easier for Etihad passengers to reach some of Cambodia's most prominent tourist destinations, foremost among them Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor Wat, through smoother connections from Abu Dhabi, according to a post on the Emirates News Agency (WAM) website.
Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, explained that Cambodia continues to attract great interest from travelers across the airline's network, adding that Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor Wat are among the most popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia, and that the partnership with Cambodia Airways makes it easier for Etihad customers to travel to these sites with a single booking from Abu Dhabi.
For his part, Eng Molina, Chief Commercial Officer at Cambodia Airways, explained that the partnership with Etihad strengthens ties between Southeast Asia and the Middle East, allowing the airline's passengers to reach Abu Dhabi as an important hub for business, trade and tourism, while giving Etihad customers the chance to explore Cambodia's cultural heritage.
To view the post on the Emirates News Agency website, click here.
