Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have teamed up in a strategic codeshare partnership, enhancing travel options across Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. This exciting collaboration, announced by Pilotcenter.net News, marks the beginning of a promising venture between the two airlines. Etihad's Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Arik De, emphasized the potential of this partnership to provide seamless travel experiences that connect Africa with key destinations in Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. By capitalizing on their combined networks, Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines seek to create easier connections for passengers, ultimately boosting trade, tourism, and delivering exceptional travel experiences for their guests.

Ethiopian Airlines is set to kick off operations from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) on July 15, 2025. Meanwhile, starting from October 8, 2025, Etihad Airways will introduce daily flights to Addis Ababa. This strategic codeshare partnership will enable travelers to streamline their journeys by booking a single ticket with a seamless check-in process and the convenience of having their baggage forwarded directly to their final destination.

Through this collaboration, Etihad passengers gain access to Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive African network, with connections via Addis Ababa to 55 destinations across 33 countries, including popular locations like Entebbe, Kinshasa, and Harare. On the other hand, Ethiopian Airlines customers can easily book flights connecting to Etihad-operated routes via Abu Dhabi, with onward services to 20 major destinations in Asia, Australia, and the Middle East such as Sydney, Colombo, and Phnom Penh. This partnership heralds a new era of travel convenience and accessibility for passengers looking to explore diverse regions with ease.