Etihad Airways and Aerolíneas Argentinas have announced a new codeshare partnership, which commenced on August 14th, 2017.
Under the agreement, Etihad Airways customers may now enjoy convenient connections via Rome and Madrid to Buenos Aires (EZE) and onward to nine other popular Argentinian destinations, including Córdoba (COR), Mendoza (MDZ), Rosario (ROS), Iguazú (IGR), Salta (SLA), Mar del Plata (MDQ), Bariloche (BRC), Trelew (REL), and Ushuaia (USH). In turn, Aerolíneas Argentinas guests will be able to access Etihad Airways’ network of over 100 destinations from its Abu Dhabi hub via the Italian and Spanish capitals.
Mohammad Al Bulooki, Etihad Airways Executive Vice President Commercial, said: “This codeshare demonstrates the importance of Argentina as a vital travel market for Etihad Airways in Latin America, given the growing tourism, cultural and business opportunities that exist between the UAE and Argentina. We wish to give travelers flying Aerolíneas Argentinas the opportunity to enjoy the acclaimed service and hospitality for which Etihad Airways is renowned throughout the world. This codeshare will make the experience that much easier.”
Diego García, Aerolíneas Argentinas Chief Commercial Officer, said: “This is a very good opportunity to consolidate and increase our offer to one of the most important hubs in the Middle East. It also allows us to improve our load factors, optimize the use our fleet and strengthen the image of Aerolíneas Argentinas in the Asian market. We hope that this agreement will also be the gateway for many tourists to visit some of the most attractive destinations in our country.”
Codeshare agreements offer customers countless benefits, such as direct baggage check-in to their final destination and extra assistance during connections. Soon, Etihad Guest members and Aerolíneas Plus members will be able to earn and redeem miles on codeshare flights.
