Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore implementing a codeshare agreement, reciprocal loyalty programmes, cargo transport, MRO activity, and ground handling.
The MoU was signed at a ceremony in Dubai on October 28 in front of government and business leaders from the UAE and Vietnam.
The two airlines have an existing interline agreement, allowing passengers to seamlessly transfer between flights on either carrier without the need to collect baggage or check in again. But the new MoU builds on this partnership by opening up opportunities for greater operational synergy.
Jurriaan Stelder, vice president of alliances, at Etihad Airways, said: “This MoU is an important milestone to establishing a long-term mutually beneficial collaboration, opening the door for both airlines to explore the benefits of a deeper relationship.
“Our collective ambition is to further strengthen both airlines’ ability to provide and enhance service to our customers.”
Nguyen Chien Thang, executive vice president of Vietnam Airlines, said: “We are delighted to sign this MoU with Etihad Airways, marking an important milestone in expanding our relationship. Through comprehensive collaboration, including codeshare, loyalty programmes, cargo, and technical support, we believe we will deliver exceptional benefits to the customers of both airlines and further strengthen connectivity between Vietnam and the UAE.”
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