Etihad announces Vietnam Airlines codeshare agreement

Press release

Published September 28th, 2011 - 06:34 GMT

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, today announced a codeshare agreement with Vietnam Airlines.

The announcement takes Etihad’s total of codeshare partners to 33. Passengers on both airlines will be able to take advantage of the agreement from October 30, 2011.

The agreement will allow Etihad guests to connect seamlessly through Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi on Vietnam Airlines’ daily services.

Likewise, Vietnam Airlines passengers from either destination will be able to connect through Bangkok to Etihad’s base in Abu Dhabi.

Etihad operates a double daily service to Bangkok.

James ogan, Etihad Airways CEO, said: “The codeshare agreement with Vietnam Airlines offers our passengers yet more destinations and connectivity while demonstrating our ambition to develop our presence in Asia. Both Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi are cities with much to offer both business and leisure travellers.”

Background Information

Etihad Airways

As an airline, Etihad has come a long way in a short time – just like its home Abu Dhabi.

The airline was established by Royal (Emiri) Decree in July 2003 and is wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi with a mandate to operate safely, commercially and profitably.