Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, today announced a codeshare agreement with Vietnam Airlines.

The announcement takes Etihad’s total of codeshare partners to 33. Passengers on both airlines will be able to take advantage of the agreement from October 30, 2011.

The agreement will allow Etihad guests to connect seamlessly through Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi on Vietnam Airlines’ daily services.

Likewise, Vietnam Airlines passengers from either destination will be able to connect through Bangkok to Etihad’s base in Abu Dhabi.

Etihad operates a double daily service to Bangkok.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways CEO, said: “The codeshare agreement with Vietnam Airlines offers our passengers yet more destinations and connectivity while demonstrating our ambition to develop our presence in Asia. Both Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi are cities with much to offer both business and leisure travellers.”

About Etihad
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, began operations in 2003, and in 2010 carried more than seven million passengers. From its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Etihad serves 72 cities in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America, with a fleet of 61 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and 100 aircraft on order, including 10 Airbus A380s, the world’s largest passenger aircraft. For more information, please visit: www.etihad.com

About Vietnam Airlines
The national flag carrier of Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines operates to 46 destinations. Vietnam Airlines became a member of SkyTeam Alliance on June 10th, 2010. www.vietnamairlines.com

For more information contact:
Stephen Mahoney
Senior Manager Communications – Australia and Asia
Etihad Airways
Mobile: +61 488 125 538
Email: smahoney@etihad.ae
 

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