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Etihad, Batik Air Malaysia Announce Codeshare Partnership

: Jul 22, 2024 - : 7:51 pm

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Batik Air Malaysia have expanded their collaboration by launching a codeshare partnership, enhancing connectivity for passengers of both airlines.

Etihad’s passengers can now easily access eight domestic and international destinations via Batik’s hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), benefiting from the combined services and networks of both carriers on a single ticket. This arrangement also ensures that luggage is smoothly transferred to the final destination.

Etihad passengers now have access to five new domestic codeshare destinations in Malaysia: Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, and Tawau. Additionally, they can travel to three international points: Da Nang and Hanoi in Vietnam, and Perth in Australia.

This agreement offers both inbound and outbound Malaysian passengers a wider selection of flights across the combined networks. Batik’s network is now more accessible to customers connecting via its gateway in Kuala Lumpur, served by twice-daily Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi.

“This collaboration significantly enhances our codeshare network, offering travellers seamless access to five key destinations in Malaysia, including the idyllic island of Langkawi, the culturally and culinary rich city of Penang, and Kota Kinabalu, the gateway to Borneo’s tallest peak Mount Kinabalu,” said Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad.

“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,” he added.

Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy, Chief Executive Officer of Batik Air Malaysia, stated, “Through this partnership, we aim to welcome visitors globally to explore Malaysia’s diverse attractions, alongside destinations across South-East Asia and more. We aim to establish Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) as a transit hub, further enhancing Etihad’s connectivity for its passengers, ensuring a more comprehensive and convenient travel experience.”

He added, “Moreover, this partnership will expand flight choices for Malaysian travellers, offering enhanced travel options to discover new international destinations beyond Abu Dhabi.”

The new codeshare has been in operation for flights commencing since 16 July 2024. The agreement with Batik marks Etihad’s 38th codeshare partnership.

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