Etihad and SAS sign codeshare agreement to improve destination connectivity
Etihad and SAS sign strategic codeshare agreement
Etihad Airways and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have signed a strategic codeshare agreement. The agreement will allow passengers on both airlines to enjoy enhanced connectivity when flying to destinations on each other's networks.
Passengers can book a single ticket and check in once at the start of their flight, with baggage checked through to their final destination.
“Our strategic bilateral agreement with SAS, coming after the start of our flights to Copenhagen, allows more seamless travel for our guests from Northern Europe to enjoy Abu Dhabi, and to connect with our growing global network, including our expanding destinations in the Indian Sub-Continent, East Asia, Middle East, and Africa,” said Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Revenue Officer, of the agreement.
“The tie-in gives our guests one-stop access across Scandinavia to destinations including Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Gothenburg, Bergen and Aarhus,” he continued. “This agreement is just the latest in our mission to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s cultural and economic growth by welcoming more guests to our home enjoying enhanced travel benefits and greater treasured experiences.”
SAS Executive, Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Paul Verhagen, also commented on the agreement.
“We are happy for the opportunity to introduce a new codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways,” he said. “This partnership expands the choices available to SAS customers for journeys to Abu Dhabi and beyond, with connections to India, the Seychelles, Sri Lanka and more. We will continue to enhance international connectivity and remain committed to our promise of providing seamless travel experiences to our customers.”
The agreement strengthens the relationship between Ethiad and SAS in more ways than one. According to the press release, SAS will now be a partner in the Etihad Guest frequent flyer program. This change will allow members of the Etihad Guest program to earn miles when they fly on SAS. Likewise, EuroBonus members can earn points when flying on Etihad.
The codeshare is set to enter full services by the end of December . At that time, passengers will be able to book flights on Etihad’s website or through travel agents to take advantage of the agreement between the airlines.
