Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have launched a frequent flyer partnership between Etihad Guest and ShebaMiles loyalty programmes, allowing members of both carriers to earn and redeem miles across their networks.
The partnership follows Etihad’s first flight to Addis Ababa on October 8 and forms part of a Joint Venture agreement between the two national carriers.
Etihad Guest members and ShebaMiles members can earn miles when travelling on either airline’s networks. Etihad Guest Miles can be redeemed on flights, hotel stays, holidays, or products from the Etihad Guest Reward Shop.
Etihad Guest and ShebaMiles members can now earn miles across both airline networks
ShebaMiles members can redeem earned miles across ShebaMiles programme benefits.
“Etihadโs Joint Venture and Frequent Flyer Partnership with Ethiopian Airlines marks a historic moment for passengers of both airlines. This partnership is designed to deliver greater value to guests travelling across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, resulting in a more seamless and comprehensive combined network for both Etihad Guest members and ShebaMiles members to explore and be rewarded for,” Mark Potter, Managing Director Etihad Guest said in a statement.
“Weโre excited to welcome ShebaMiles members onboard to explore the stunning destinations in Etihadโs growing network and our home in Abu Dhabi, to experience our signature hospitality and immerse themselves in rich Emirati culture. Additionally, we are delighted to reward Etihad Guest members travelling across Ethiopianโs impressive network and offer our guests more ways to spend their Etihad Guest Miles,” he added.
Ethiopian Airlines Etihad Airways frequent flyer partnership supports 2030 expansion plans
The Joint Venture between the airlines demonstrates a commitment to offering travel options and a journey for passengers travelling between destinations on Ethiopian’s network โ such as Kampala, Uganda; Kinshasa, DR Congo and Lusaka, Zambia โ and cities in the UAE and Asia.
“As a customer centric airline, we are delighted to expand our passengersโ connectivity and flexibility in earning miles. This program partnership is a great opportunity for loyalty program members of both airlines. At Ethiopian, we continue to elevate our passengersโ experience through innovation and meaningful partnerships,” Rahel Assefa, Ethiopian Airlines Group, Marketing Vice President explained.
Etihad destinations include Colombo, Sri Lanka; Islamabad, Pakistan, and routes including Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Krabi and Chiang Mai in Thailand and Medina, Saudi Arabia, which will launch on November 9.
Addis Ababa was Etihad’s tenth of 31 destinations announced this year as part of the airline’s network expansion. The airline is working towards plans to fly to 125 destinations by 2030, expanding its presence in Africa alongside destinations like Tunis and Zanzibar launching in November and June respectively.
