{"id":76694,"date":"2024-12-07T17:48:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T12:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=76694"},"modified":"2024-12-07T17:48:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T12:18:18","slug":"etihad-and-akasa-air-to-begin-codeshare-in-early-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/07\/etihad-and-akasa-air-to-begin-codeshare-in-early-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Etihad and Akasa Air to Begin Codeshare in Early 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MUMBAI-<\/strong> Akasa Air (QP)<\/a> and Etihad Airways (EY)<\/a> have signed a codeshare agreement to form a partnership that enhances international service offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The codeshare agreement enables Etihad to market and sell tickets on Akasa Air’s flights, signaling a pivotal expansion of the airline’s operational reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: avgeekwithlens\/ Harsh Tekriwal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Etihad and Akasa Air Codeshare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The partnership emerges amidst a complex backdrop of ongoing debates within the Indian aviation sector regarding bilateral rights allocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Air India (AI)<\/a> and SpiceJet (SG)<\/a> advocate for developing major Indian airport hubs, Akasa Air (QP) and IndiGo (6E)<\/a> support a comprehensive analytical approach to international route negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Codeshare partnerships allow airlines to sell seats on each other’s flights, creating seamless connectivity for travelers. The bilateral rights framework governs international air travel, defining operational parameters between nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry sources told Business Standard<\/a>, that the partnership will activate in March or April next year (2025), with Akasa Air intensifying its presence at Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH), UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline currently operates a daily Mumbai (BOM)<\/a> – Abu Dhabi (AUH)<\/strong> route and plans to introduce additional daily flights connecting Ahmedabad (AMD) and Bengaluru (BLR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) during the upcoming summer season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

West Asian carriers have persistently requested increased bilateral rights to expand flight operations to and from India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Indian carriers like Air India Express (IX) have qualms, arguing that excessive bilateral allocations could potentially compromise their long-haul expansion strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Siddh Dhuri\/ Mumbaiplanes <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Potential of Airlines Partnership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the CAPA India Aviation Summit 2024<\/strong>, Air India (AI)<\/a> CEO Campbell Wilson emphasized the risks of granting additional bilateral rights. He stated, “Indian carriers have ordered over 1,000 aircraft, committing over $100 billion. If bilateral rights are expanded, it could undermine our ability to profitably operate these planes.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wilson highlighted how Gulf hubs redirect Indian traffic, affecting India\u2019s economy and reducing opportunities for direct long-haul travel<\/strong> from India to destinations in North America and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new codeshare partnership reflects Akasa Air’s ambitions to grow its international footprint while navigating complex challenges in Indian aviation policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Etihad Airways<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Other Latest Codeshare Partnership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Etihad Airways (EY) launches a strategic bilateral codeshare with Air Astana (KC), effective December 5, 2024, marking a significant expansion of international connectivity. This partnership provides Etihad direct access to 10 new destinations<\/strong> through Air Astana in Almaty (ALA) and Astana (NQZ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kazakhstan’s aviation emerges as a focus point of this collaboration, highlighting two pivotal cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The codeshare agreement streamlines passenger travel experience through integrated booking and check-in processes. Travelers benefit from seamless baggage transfer<\/strong> and simplified transit mechanisms, eliminating traditional complexities associated with multi-carrier journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air Astana’s network becomes strategically accessible through Etihad’s recently established nonstop flights to Abu Dhabi (AUH). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership extends beyond operational convenience, offering passengers expanded travel opportunities across multiple countries<\/strong>. Air Astana passengers can now access Etihad’s routes to India, Bahrain, and Oman, leveraging convenient connections in Abu Dhabi through direct flights from Astana and Almaty<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature Image by Siddh Dhuri | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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