Etihad Airways and Air Serbia have entered into a strategic bilateral codeshare, aimed at enhancing connectivity for customers of both airlines across a range of destinations.
Through Air Serbia’s Belgrade hub, Etihad’s customers can now easily access 12 Southeast European destinations, nine of which are brand-new to Etihad’s expanded network.
The codeshare agreement streamlines travel experience by enabling them to make a single booking, check in with ease, and enjoy the extra convenience of having their luggage carried to their destination.
Air Serbia’s network becomes easily accessible to Etihad’s customers, who can connect to it from Etihad’s gateways in Athens, Milan, Rome, and Vienna.
Jurriaan Stelder VP of Alliances and Industry Affairs Etihad
“This partnership further expands our codeshare network and provides our guests with convenient access to 12 of Air Serbia’s leisure and business destinations, including Belgrade, Bucharest, Budapest, Thessaloniki, Tirana, Skopje and Sofia. We also look forward to warmly welcoming Air Serbia customers traveling from Europe to Abu Dhabi, where they will have the opportunity to explore the inviting hospitality and rich culture of our home, including the stunning beaches, world-class cultural landmarks and theme parks, and the serene desert landscapes.”
Boško Rupić, Air Serbia’s General Manager of Commercial and Strategy, said that, “By joining forces with Etihad we expand the reach of our services, offering our passengers a wider array of destinations and connectivity options. This translates into more choices, flexibility, and convenience for those who choose Air Serbia for their journeys. Passengers will now enjoy the ease of booking connecting flights and checking in once for their entire journey.”
Etihad Guest is the loyalty program for both airlines and allows members to either earn or redeem Etihad Guest miles across the Etihad Airways and Air Serbia networks, as well as enjoy the benefits of tier status.
The new codeshare will come into operation from 30 January 2024, for flights commencing 3 February 2024.
Etihad Airways became a minority partner of Air Serbia in 2013, but is no longer a shareholder after the Serbian government took over 100 percent ownership in November 2023. While Serbia now holds full ownership of Air Serbia, we continue to collaborate through our codeshare agreement.
