Etihad is to conclude its unilateral codeshare and bilateral frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia.
The partnership between the two airlines is set to come to an end on June 1, 2025, with a statement from the Etihad adding that “the decision reflects a divergence in the strategic direction of the respective airlines.”
As a result, when the partnership ends, passengers will no longer be able to book Virgin Australia-operated flights through Etihad’s booking channels. For Etihad customers with existing bookings that include a Virgin Australia-operated segment, there will be no changes to their itineraries.
Despite this move from the Middle eastern carrier, Etihad will still increase flights to Sydney and Melbourne during the summer period of next year.