Etihad Airways and Air Seychelles Commence Codeshare

[HD video below] Etihad Airways has launched a new reciprocal codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of the Seychelles.

The deal follows yesterday’s news that the Abu Dhabi-based airline is forming a strategic partnership by taking a 40% stake in the national carrier of the Seychelles.

Under the first phase of the agreement, Etihad Airways guests will have the opportunity to travel to Praslin via Mahé and Air Seychelles guests will be able to travel nonstop to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways. The new codeshare services are already on sale on flights with both airlines.

The second phase of the agreement will see Etihad Airways-marketed flights across Air Seychelles’ network and Air Seychelles-marketed flights to Etihad Airways destinations across Europe, the Middle East, the GCC, Asia and Australia.

The agreement – Etihad Airways’ 36th such commercial partnership – continues the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s global network expansion.

Etihad Airways commenced services to the Seychelles capital of Mahé on 2 November 2011.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Although we only recently launched the route, the Seychelles has already proven to be a hugely popular holiday destination among our guests. By expanding our presence in the region and increasing connectivity in cooperation with Air Seychelles, Etihad Airways’ guests can look forward to a more seamless travel experience within the diverse and scenic islands.”

An integrated, reciprocal frequent flyer agreement, including mileage earning and redemption, is expected to be introduced later this year.

Interview with Elsia Grandcourt, Deputy CEO Seychelles Tourism Board @ ITB Asia 2011

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