Etihad Airways has signed a strategic codeshare agreement with Taipei-based STARLUX Airlines, expanding customer access to Northeast Asia and strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a gateway between East and West. The partnership, announced at the International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, enables Etihad customers to connect seamlessly to key Japanese cities including Nagoya, Sapporo, and Fukuoka via Taipei, whilst offering STARLUX passengers direct access to Etihad’s European network through Abu Dhabi.

Etihad has launched a first of its kind competition inviting new and existing Etihad Guest members to win up to five million miles by flying to each of the airline’s 15 new year-round destinations launching in 2025. Mark Potter, Managing Director Etihad Guest, said, “This challenge embodies Etihad’s purpose to give flight to ambition. We’re inviting our adventurous members and travellers to explore 15 incredible destinations while competing for our largest-ever miles prize.”

Etihad Airways has launched an exclusive Premium sale, with up to 30% off on Business fares, offering UK and Irish customers the chance to experience luxury travel at exceptional prices across its expanding global network. Available until Wednesday 21 May, the offer features business fares to popular destinations including Delhi, Phuket and Kuala Lumpur, with flights departing Manchester starting from £1699, £1949 and £1799 respectively. Fares for the same destinations departing Dublin start from €1799, €2199 and €2299. These special fares are valid for travel between 2 June 2025 and 30 Sep 2025.

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, and TAP Air Portugal, the national carrier of Portugal, have launched a frequent flyer partnership from today. The agreement enables members of both Etihad Guest and the TAP Miles&Go programme to earn and redeem their respective loyalty currency on either carrier. Etihad Guest members are able to redeem their miles on flights, worldwide hotel stays and holidays, or shop from a variety of products from the Etihad Guest Reward Shop. TAP Miles&Go member miles can be spent on flights and a range of additional offers such as TAP Store items.

Etihad Airways has launched an exclusive Business Sale, with up to 30% on business class fares, offering travellers the chance to experience luxury travel at exceptional prices across its expanding global network. Available until 8 May, the offer features Business fares to sought-after summer destinations including our new destinations launching later this year with Al Alamein at AED 3,595, Sochi at AED 5,995, Warsaw at AED 6,995, Prague at AED 9,995, and Taipei at AED 11,995 as well as our seasonal routes to Mykonos and Santorini at AED 6,995, Antalya at AED 8,595 and Nice at AED 11,795. These special fares are valid for travel between 1 June and 30 September 2025.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines have officially launched their landmark Joint Venture (JV) during a ceremony held at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this week. The launch follows the successful arrival of China Eastern’s inaugural MU237 flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on 28 April, which was celebrated with a welcome ceremony at Zayed International Airport. The service starts with four weekly frequencies and will increase to a daily frequency starting 12 September 2025, further boosting connectivity between the UAE and China.