Monday, November 18, 2024 Etihad Airways ends its Virgin Australia partnership, unveiling exciting new flights to Sydney and Melbourne, enhancing travel options by Summer 2025. Etihad Airways has announced its decision to end the unilateral codeshare and bilateral frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia, effective 01 June 2025. This development reflects a strategic shift in the operations of both airlines as they diverge in their long-term business directions.
The termination of this partnership means Etihad customers will no longer have access to Virgin Australia-operated flights via Etihad’s booking channels. However, existing bookings that include Virgin Australia-operated segments will remain unchanged. Additionally, Etihad Guest members will no longer earn miles on Virgin Australia flights starting 01 June 2025.
These changes underscore a pivotal moment in the partnership history between these two airlines. The decision to conclude this partnership stems from evolving strategies in the highly competitive aviation market. Virgin Australia has been realigning its focus on domestic and regional travel markets, while Etihad Airways continues to prioritize its long-haul international routes and expanding global network.
This divergence has prompted the mutually agreed-upon conclusion of their codeshare and frequent flyer agreements. For passengers who have already booked Virgin Australia-operated flights via Etihad Airways prior to the 01 June 2025 deadline, there .
