Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Batik Air Malaysia have launched a codeshare partnership in order to enhance their cooperation and boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines.
Etihad’s guests can now seamlessly access eight domestic and international locations via Batik’s hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), enjoying the combined services and networks of both carriers on a single ticket.
Additionally, guests enjoy the convenience of having their luggage smoothly transferred to their final destination.
According to the statement, “The agreement allows Etihad guests to conveniently travel to five new domestic codeshare destinations in Malaysia: Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, and Tawau; along with three international points, Da Nang and Hanoi in Vietnam, and Perth in Australia.”
Arik De Chief Revenue & Commercial Officer Etihad Airways
“This collaboration significantly enhances our codeshare network, offering travelers seamless access to five key destinations in Malaysia, including the idyllic island of Langkawi, the culturally and culinary rich city of Penang, and Kota Kinabalu, the gateway to Borneo’s tallest peak Mount Kinabalu. Equally, we eagerly anticipate extending a warm welcome to customers from Asia visiting our home in Abu Dhabi, experiencing our renowned hospitality, as well as passengers connecting to Etihad’s growing global network in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe via our Abu Dhabi hub.”
With the agreement, both inbound and outbound Malaysia passengers will have a wider choice of flights on the combined networks. Batik’s network will be now easily accessible to customers, who can connect via its gateway in Kuala Lumpur, served by twice-daily Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi.
Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy, Chief Executive Officer of Batik Air Malaysia, said that, “Through this partnership, we aim to welcome visitors globally to explore Malaysia’s diverse attractions, alongside destinations across South-East Asia and more. We aim to establish Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) as a transit hub, further enhancing Etihad’s connectivity for its passengers, ensuring a more comprehensive and convenient travel experience.”
“Moreover, this partnership will expand flight choices for Malaysian travelers, offering enhanced travel options to discover new international destinations beyond Abu Dhabi,” the Batik Air Malaysia CEO added.
