Wedoany.com Report-Nov. 24, Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines have launched a new codeshare partnership that significantly expands travel options between the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. The agreement complements Etihad’s recently introduced Abu Dhabi–Hanoi service and provides seamless connections for passengers on both carriers.

Under the arrangement, Etihad passengers can book single-ticket itineraries to major domestic points in Vietnam and onward destinations across Asia, with through check-in and automatic baggage transfer. Vietnam Airlines passengers will gain access to six key cities beyond Abu Dhabi – Athens, Addis Ababa, Bahrain, Muscat, Cairo, and Istanbul – via Etihad’s network in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, stated: “This partnership with Vietnam Airlines delivers significant value to our guests by unlocking access to some of Asia’s most dynamic and popular destinations. Our new Abu Dhabi-Hanoi service has been warmly received, and this codeshare agreement transforms it into a gateway to Vietnam’s most exciting cities. Combined with our frequent flyer partnership, which enables loyalty members of both airlines to earn and redeem miles across our combined global networks, this collaboration underscores our commitment to providing our guests with greater flexibility, broader reach, and superior travel experiences.”

Nguyen Quang Trung, Director of Corporate Planning and Development at Vietnam Airlines, said: “Vietnam Airlines is pleased to advance our partnership with Etihad Airways through this new codeshare agreement, following the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2024. The collaboration offers seamless access to Etihad’s network across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, while allowing more travellers to experience Vietnam Airlines’ signature warmth and hospitality. Together with our expanded frequent-flyer partnership, this agreement enhances convenience, broadens destination choices, and strengthens tourism and economic ties between Vietnam and the UAE.”

The codeshare will be rolled out progressively. Both airlines already operate a frequent-flyer partnership, launched in July 2025, enabling Etihad Guest and Lotusmiles members to earn and redeem miles across the combined networks.

In related developments, Vietjet is increasing its Hanoi–Hiroshima service to four weekly round-trip flights starting 20 December 2025, adding Saturday operations to the existing Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday schedule. The expansion raises Vietjet’s total Vietnam–Japan weekly frequencies to over 70 return flights across ten direct routes connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Hiroshima. The additional flights support growing tourism, trade, and cultural exchange between the two countries while offering travellers greater scheduling flexibility and promotional fares.