Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for an agreement that would see greater collaboration and customer benefits between the two carriers.
The MoU reflects a dedication to exploring an enhanced working relationship, where the airlines plan to implement a broad collaboration including a codeshare, reciprocal loyalty programmes, cargo transport, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and ground handling.
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.
“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,’ Etihad VP alliances Jurriaan Stelder said.
“Our collective ambition is to further strengthen both airlines’ ability to provide and enhance service to our customers.”
Vietnam Airlines’ executive vice president Nguyen Chien Thang said the MoU is a major milestone in the expansion of the carriers’ 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,’ Thang said.
The MoU was signed at a ceremony in Dubai on Monday, 28 October in front of government and business leaders from the UAE and Vietnam.