Etihad and Batik Air enter into codeshare agreement

Etihad Airways and Batik Air Malaysia have launched a codeshare partnership. The agreement becomes Etihad’s 38^th codeshare partner. The codeshare allows Etihad passengers to travel to five new domestic codeshare destinations in Malaysia: Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Penang, Kota Kinabalu and Tawau; along with three international points, Da Nang and Hanoi in Vietnam, and Perth in Australia. Batik customers can connect via its gateway in Kuala Lumpur, served by twice-daily Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi. Arik De, chief revenue and commercial officer at Etihad, said: “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."" Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy, chief executive officer of Batik Air Malaysia, said: “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."" The new codeshare is in operation now, for flights from July 16, 2024.