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Etihad Airways signs codeshare partnership wit STARLUX airlines
June 5th 2025
Etihad Airways has signed a strategic codeshare agreement with Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines, ahead of launching the Abu Dhabi - Taipei route on September 7, 2025. Read More » The partnership, announced at the International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, enables Etihad customers to connect to key Japanese cities, including Nagoya, Sapporo, and Fukuoka via Taipei, positioning Taipei as a gateway for Etihad’s expansion into Northeast Asia. STARLUX’s passengers will gain direct access to Etihad’s European network through Abu Dhabi, including Prague, Madrid, and Barcelona. “Our partnership with Etihad Airways marks a significant milestone in STARLUX Airlines’ global expansion, laying the foundation for future European routes. As one of the Middle East’s leading carriers, Etihad is globally recognised for its innovation and premium service, values that strongly align with the STARLUX brand. By leveraging Abu Dhabi’s role as a major hub, this codeshare allows us to rapidly extend our network into Europe, offering passengers a wider range of travel options. We also look forward to deepening collaboration on mileage accrual and premium services to ensure an exceptional experience for customers,” Simon Liu, Chief Strategy Officer of STARLUX Airlines, said. “STARLUX Airlines’ reputation for premium service aligns perfectly with our standards, and together we’re offering travellers more choice and convenience when connecting across three continents,” Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, said.
