Etihad, Swiss airlines sign codeshare pact

ETIHAD Airways and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have launched a new codeshare partnership.

Under the agreement, Etihad Airways will have its EY flight code on SWISS services between Geneva and Zurich, two key gateway cities served in Switzerland from Abu Dhabi.

SWISS will market its LX code on Etihad Airways’ services between Zurich and Abu Dhabi, offering its passengers codeshare flights to and from the UAE’S capital city. The codeshare services are bookable now, for travel from March 26.

Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer, Peter Baumgartner, said the codeshare deepens Etihad Airways’ commitment to the Swiss travel market and Switzerland, a key destination for travellers from our UAE home, neighbouring Gulf countries, and across our Asia Pacific network.

“The partnership further strengthens the historic cultural, business and tourism ties that the UAE and Switzerland have enjoyed over many decades. For travellers from Switzerland, our new relationship with SWISS will provide access to Etihad’s awardwinning service and the hospitality for which our Abu Dhabi home is known.”

The new agreement is part of the code- share cooperation, which began in 2016 between the Lufthansa Group, of which Swiss is part, and Etihad Aviation Group. Etihad Airways operates the technologically advanced Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Zurich. Both airlines’ customers will experience acclaimed inflight service and award-winning cabin interiors, including 28 Business Studios, and 271 Economy Smart Seats.