Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Etihad Airways, UAE’s flagship carrier, and Batik Air Malaysia have recently expanded their collaboration through a new codeshare agreement, enhancing the travel network for their passengers. Travelers flying with Etihad can now effortlessly reach eight additional domestic and international destinations through Batik Air’s central hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). This partnership allows passengers to book a single ticket for flights on both airlines, streamlining their travel experience.
The codeshare partnership also provides the added benefit of seamless baggage transfers to passengers’ final destinations. As part of the new agreement, Etihad passengers gain access to five Malaysian domestic routes—Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, and Tawau—as well as three international routes, including Da Nang and Hanoi in Vietnam, and Perth in Australia. This collaboration offers greater flight options and convenience for travelers entering and departing Malaysia, leveraging the expansive networks of both airlines.
Batik Air’s routes are now more accessible to international customers, who can connect through Kuala Lumpur, which is serviced by Etihad’s two daily flights from Abu Dhabi. Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad, said: “This collaboration significantly enhances our codeshare network, offering travellers seamless access to five key destinations in Malaysia, including the idyllic island of Lang.