The partnership enables Etihad guests to access eight domestic and international locations
Etihad Airways and Batik Air Malaysia announced the launch of a codeshare partnership geared towards improving connectivity for their passengers.
The agreement allows Etihad guests to conveniently travel to five new domestic codeshare destinations in Malaysia; namely Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, and Tawau. They may also visit Da Nang and Hanoi in Vietnam, as well as Perth in Australia.
Etihad’s guests can now seamlessly access these destinations via Batik’s hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport,, enjoying the combined services and networks of both carriers on a single ticket. Additionally, guests enjoy the convenience of having their luggage smoothly transferred to their final destination.
An invitation to explore
Etihad chief revenue and commercial officer Arik De said of the new partnership: This collaboration significantly enhances our codeshare network, offering travellers seamless access to five key destinations in Malaysia. Equally, we eagerly anticipate extending a warm welcome to customers from Asia visiting our home in Abu Dhabi, experiencing our renowned hospitality, as well as passengers connecting to Etihad’s growing global network in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe via our Abu Dhabi hub.”
In response, Batik Air CEO Chandran Rama Muthy said: “Through this partnership, we aim to welcome visitors globally to explore Malaysia’s diverse attractions, alongside destinations across South-East Asia and more.”
He added that Batik Air aims to establish Kuala Lumpur International Airport as a transit hub to help enhance Etihad’s connectivity for its passengers, ensuring a more comprehensive and convenient travel experience.