Etihad Airways and Air France-KLM have announced a new frequent flyer partnership between their respective loyalty programmes. The announcement comes after the two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in September this year.
As part of this new partnership, members of Flying Blue – Air France and KLM’s loyalty programme – and members of Etihad Guest – the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways – will now be able to earn and redeem Miles in either loyalty programme when flying on Air France, KLM or Etihad on more than 60 new routes covering destinations worldwide.
Flying Blue Miles can be redeemed to enjoy a vast range of experiences, from flights, worldwide hotel stays, car rentals, or products from the Flying Blue Store. Etihad Guest Miles can be spent on flights, worldwide hotel stays and vacations, or products from the Etihad Guest Reward Shop.
Following our expanded partnership with Air France-KLM signed in September, we’re pleased to bring to market this collaboration to benefit both of our airline’s loyal guests. Our 9 million Etihad Guest Members will now have access to earn and redeem Etihad Guest Miles when flying with Air France-KLM giving even greater opportunities to enjoy the benefits of the programme. We look forward to welcoming Flying Blue members on to the expanding Etihad network to earn Flying Blue Miles as they choose to fly with Etihad.
said Arik De, Chief Revenue Officer, Etihad.
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Air France recently launched flights between Paris and Abu Dhabi while Etihad currently operates daily flights to both Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
I’m very happy to further develop our partnership with Etihad Airways. This 11-year collaboration is now expanding even further, as we aim to explore opportunities in loyalty, in addition to enhancing our route network for the benefit of our customers from all around the world. The attractiveness of Abu Dhabi as a destination and a hub, powered by Etihad’s large footprint spanning South and Southeast Asia, as well as Australia, brings significant richness to this partnership. This moment marks our shared commitment to providing seamless, premium, customer-centric travel experiences to our shared global customer base and our 20 million loyal Flying Blue members.
said Angus Clarke, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Air France-KLM.
The partnership is now live, with the exact reciprocal benefits for elite members to be announced soon.
Featured image by Etihad
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