The UAE's Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Greek airline SKY express, allowing traveling customers to reach 24 destinations in the Greek islands and 3 additional cities in Eastern Europe via Athens.
The partnership, which came into effect this month on July 10, builds on the strong performance of the existing cooperation between the two airlines and significantly expands Etihad Airways' reach across the Greek islands and the wider Eastern European region, according to a press release published on the Etihad Airways website.
Under this agreement, Etihad will place its code on flights operated by SKY express out of Athens, providing seamless access to the most popular Greek island destinations, including Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos, Santorini and Kos, as well as emerging tourist destinations such as Corfu, Paros and Thessaloniki.
The partnership complements Etihad's daily service to Athens by expanding connecting flights exclusively via Athens, making the Greek capital a strategic hub for connecting flights to the islands.
For his part, Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, explained that this partnership with SKY express offers our customers exciting new opportunities to explore Greece beyond Athens.
He added that SKY express's comprehensive island network perfectly complements our service to Athens, giving travelers seamless access to some of the most beautiful Mediterranean destinations with a single booking.
For his part, Gerasimos Skaltsas, Chief Commercial Officer at SKY express, stated that the cooperation with Etihad Airways represents recognition of its trust in SKY express, confirming our position as a reliable partner and significantly strengthening our flight network.
He noted that travelers can now seamlessly access the largest network of Greek destinations on board the newest fleet in Greece. We are committed to making Greece a desirable year-round tourist destination for visitors from around the world.
The codeshare agreement allows customers to book connecting flights with simplified travel check-in and automatic baggage transfer to the final destination, via etihad.com, the Etihad Airways app or travel agencies.
This partnership strengthens Athens' role as a key gateway in Etihad Airways' European network, while offering guests seamless journeys to the stunning Greek islands and their cultural treasures. For more information, visit the airline's website etihad.com.
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