Etihad Airways and Air Astana have announced a strategic partnership that will enhance connectivity and elevate the travel experience for passengers of both airlines.
Effective 5 December 2024, the new codeshare agreement will open up broader possibilities and travel options for travelers to a wider range of destinations.
Mutual Airline Network Benefits
Through this collaboration, Etihad Airways customers will gain convenient access to ten new destinations in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
These destinations include the vibrant city of Almaty and the futuristic capital of Astana. They offer a diverse range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
Air Astana passengers, on the other hand, will benefit from seamless connections to a broad range of popular destinations. These are located in India, Bahrain, and Oman and are accessible via Etihad Airways’ hub in Abu Dhabi.
This strategic partnership allows travelers to explore the rich cultures, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cities of these countries with ease.
A Streamlined Travel Experience
The codeshare agreement is designed to simplify the travel process for passengers. The arrangement offers single-ticket itineraries and smooth check-in procedures. Etihad Airways and Air Astana thus aim to provide a seamless and enjoyable travel experience.
Passengers can look forward to the convenience of having their baggage checked through to their final destination, eliminating the hassle of baggage claim and re-check-in. This streamlined process ensures a stress-free journey from start to finish.
Etihad Airways
Jurriaan Stelder, VP Alliances and Industry Affairs at Etihad offered comment on the newly brokered codeshare agreement. “This partnership expands our codeshare network. It offers our guests convenient access to 10 of Air Astana’s leisure and business destinations across Kazakhstan. As well as Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s vibrant capital, and Tashkent, the historic capital of Uzbekistan,.
“Etihad guests can now enjoy the ease of booking connecting flights and checking in once for their entire journey.”
Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, based in Abu Dhabi. Founded in 2003, it has rapidly grown into a major global carrier.
- Hub: Etihad Airways operates its primary hub from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
- Fleet: The airline operates a modern fleet of aircraft. These include the Airbus A320 family, Boeing 777, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and Airbus A380.
- Destinations: Etihad Airways serves a vast network of international destinations across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and North America.
- Awards and Recognition: Etihad Airways has been recognized for its exceptional service and innovative products, winning numerous awards in the aviation industry.
Air Astana
Zhanna Shayakhmetova, VP Marketing & Sales at Air Astana, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership: “We are excited to partner with Etihad Airways, offering our passengers enhanced travel options and convenient access to a broader network.”
“This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing passengers with an exceptional and comfortable travel experience, whilst maintaining the highest standards of service and safety. We look forward to welcoming passengers on board following this partnership.”
Air Astana is the flag carrier airline of Kazakhstan, based in Almaty. It was founded in 2001 and commenced operations in 2002.
- Hubs: Air Astana operates from two main hubs: Almaty International Airport and Astana International Airport.
- Fleet: The airline operates a modern fleet of aircraft, including Airbus A320 family, Boeing 767, and Embraer 190.
- Destinations: Air Astana serves a network of domestic and international destinations, including major cities in Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
- Awards and Recognition: Air Astana has received numerous awards for its excellent service, including being named the “Best Airline in Central Asia and India” multiple times by SkyTrax.
This new codeshare agreement marks a significant step forward for both airlines, offering passengers greater flexibility, convenience, and choice.
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