Jet Airways expands code-share agreement with stakeholder Etihad Airways

June 3, 2014 4 Comments 345 Views

India’s largest private carrier Jet Airways has expanded its code-share partnership with Etihad Airways which holds a 24 percent stake in the former.

The agreement will allow Jet passengers from India to connect on to flights on the Etihad network via Abu Dhabi to European destinations including, Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, Manchester, Milan, Munich, and Paris, to north American destinations such as Chicago, New York (JFK) and Washington Dulles. Other destinations include Johannesburg and Nairobi in Africa, and Brisbane in Australia via Singapore.

Jet Airways will places its flight code 9W on flights operated by Etihad Airways, between Abu Dhabi and India destinations Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calicut, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kochi and Trivandrum. Etihad Airways places its code EY on Jet operated flights between Abu Dhabi and Mumbai, Delhi, Cochin, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. This increases the frequency and capacity for both the airline between Abu Dhabi and India. The code-share also enables Etihad passengers to access Jet’s services to Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok, though it is difficult to understand why any passenger would choose a transit stop in India when Etihad already operates direct flights to these destinations from Abu Dhabi.

Frequent flyer members of Jet Privilege and Etihad Guest can earn and redeem miles across the global networks of both airlines. Elite level members of both programs will enjoy the same extended reciprocal benefits like baggage, lounge access, priority boarding etc., when travelling on flights operated by both carriers.

About Devesh Agarwal

A electronics and automotive product management, marketing and branding expert, he was awarded a silver medal at the Lockheed Martin innovation competition 2010. He is ranked 6th on Mashable's list of aviation pros on Twitter and in addition to Bangalore Aviation, he has contributed to leading publications like Aviation Week, Conde Nast Traveller India, The Economic Times, and The Mint (a Wall Street Journal content partner). He remains a frequent flier and shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Indian aviation industry without fear or favour.

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4 comments

  1. Oussama
    June 3, 2014 at 21:01

    Add Los Angelos to the Etihad North American destinations as of June 1. No surprises here, Etihad is on its way to expand its share of the Indian International market share by attracting NRIs in the USA and Canada traffic.

    • Xing Honey
      June 4, 2014 at 19:40

      Next thing to consider for the Middle east airlines is to buy a private island near Ireland like Inishnabro, build an airport and grab some Europe to USA traffic.

      • Oussama
        June 4, 2014 at 19:57

        Well you are not very far off. Etihad has an equity stake in Aer Lingus and soon Alitalia and Emirates already operating Milan to JFK.

        • Xing Honey
          June 4, 2014 at 22:14

          I was a bit disappointed with the Italian court verdict against Emirates though they might continue to run with arrangement, Delta and other going back to protectionist ways. Ireland has very good business environment so far. But Europe to USA service is very poor with an exception of Turkish airways. BA running some 20+ years old jumbos to USA with limited hour Europe airport operations.

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