Etihad Airways and China Japanese Airways announce landmark three way partnership

Etihad Airways, the nationwide airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Japanese Airways, a prime world airline, are proud to announce the signing of a Joint Enterprise (JV)  to cement the strategic partnership between the 2 airways. This historic milestone, signed at Etihad Airways’ headquarters in Abu Dhabi, marks the primary business JV between a Center Japanese airline and a Chinese language airline.

The Etihad Airways – China Japanese Airways JV will permit the airways to collectively develop and develop the routes between UAE and China, leading to a stronger mixed community.

This JV signifies a dedication to providing expanded journey choices and seamless journey experiences for passengers travelling between main Chinese language cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Xi’an, and Kunming, and key cities within the UAE and throughout the Center East and Africa areas.

Etihad and China Japanese Airways will implement the three way partnership cooperation in early 2025 when each groups safe all mandatory regulatory clearances. Moreover, each airways will introduce full reciprocity to their current frequent flyer programmes within the closing quarter of 2024, permitting passengers to seamlessly earn factors and redeem rewards when flying with both airline. 

Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Government Officer of Etihad Airways, emphasised the importance of the partnership. He mentioned: “This JV marks a major milestone in our partnership with China Japanese. The JV will permit Etihad and China Japanese to supply vacationers enhanced journey choices and distinctive worth. We’re assured the JV will unlock a brand new period of journey alternatives, whereas additionally boosting the financial progress of Abu Dhabi and the UAE.”

Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of Etihad Aviation Group, lauded the settlement as a landmark achievement, stating: “This Joint Enterprise signifies a deep dedication to strengthening the bonds between the UAE and China, whereas fostering deeper cultural and financial ties. We look ahead to welcoming a higher variety of Chinese language vacationers to discover the wealthy cultural heritage and vibrant experiences that the UAE has to supply. This partnership is greater than the enlargement of routes; it’s about creating lasting and significant connections between our two nations which is able to stand for many years to come back.”

China Japanese Airways Chairman Wang Zhiqing mentioned: “This yr marks the fortieth anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the UAE. Each nations proceed to develop and strengthen the high-value, strategic collaboration on the Belt and Street Initiative, and this momentum creates alternatives and motivation for deepening cooperation between China Japanese Airways and Etihad Airways. The signing of this JV signifies a brand new stage of collaboration, and China Japanese is keen to work with Etihad Airways to broaden the cooperation within the numerous enterprise areas, and thereby improve the strategic partnership between each airways.”

Chairman Wang Zhiqing added: “Each China Japanese Airways and Etihad Airways have sturdy world hubs, and our cooperation is very complementary, covers a broad scope, and has nice potential. We look ahead to our collaboration creating extra synergies, not solely in facilitating passenger journey but additionally in constructing deeper financial, commerce, and cultural exchanges between China and the UAE.”