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Etihad Airways Partners launches rival airline alliance

Oct 8, 2014

Etihad Airways has unveiled Etihad Airways Partners, a new brand which brings together like-minded airlines to offer customers more choice through improved networks and schedules and enhanced frequent flyer benefits.

Initially, five other will participate in the new partnership - airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, India’s Jet Airways, and Darwin Airline – all of which have equity relationships with Etihad.

However, any airline can become an Etihad Airways Partner even if it is part of an existing alliance, such as airberlin, which is a member of oneworld.

The key emphasis for Etihad Airways Partners is a strong commercial partnership and shared values.

Etihad Airways James Hogan said “We are broadening our business model to articulate and define a partner proposition for like-minded airlines which will result in synergies and efficiencies for participating airlines on the one side, and enhanced network choice, service and frequent flyer benefits for the consumer on the other.

“The Etihad Airways Partners logo is a seal of excellence and global cooperation.

“It will be displayed on aircraft and on branded materials by a group of airlines working together to connect travellers around the world, and increasingly to harmonise standards in the air and on the ground.”

Hogan said Etihad Airways Partners differed from legacy airline alliances by offering benefits well beyond pure commercial cooperation.

“The potential for network alignment to maximise flight connectivity for passengers, together with a shared passion for superior service, are central to the ethos of the Etihad Airways Partner concept,” he said.

“Frequent flyers will benefit from the formation of Etihad Airways Partners as it will remove the complexity and confusion that exists within the global alliances.

“We’re aiming to deliver a consistent experience for frequent flyers when they travel, as well as a consistent framework for earning and using their miles.”

This will include standardised mileage and tier benefits across all partners, no blackout periods and priority services.

Etihad Airways Partners will also have access to economies of scale and operational synergies such as centres of excellence, shared sales teams in certain destinations, joint procurement of services and supplies, and shared pilot and cabin crew training at the Etihad Airways facilities in Abu Dhabi.

Left to right: Maurizio Merlo, chief executive, Darwin Airline; Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, chief executive, airberlin; James Hogan, president Etihad Airways; Cramer Ball, chief executive Jet Airways; Dane Kondić, chief executive Air Serbia; and Manoj Papa, chief executive Air Seychelles celebrate the launch of Etihad Airways Partners.
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Nimish · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 4:27 pm Post subject:

Sounds like a brand building exercise - that's it. Nothing for the traveler!
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747-237 · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 9:36 pm Post subject:

http://www.jetairways.com/EN/IN/AboutUs/EtihadPartners.aspx

Etihad Airways today unveiled Etihad Airways Partners, a new brand which brings together like-minded airlines to offer customers more choice through improved networks and schedules and enhanced frequent flyer benefits.

Initially, six airlines will participate in the new partnership - airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, India’s Jet Airways, Darwin Airline, and Etihad Airways.

However, any airline can become an Etihad Airways Partner even if it is part of an existing alliance, such as airberlin, which is a member of oneworld.

The key emphasis for Etihad Airways Partners is a strong commercial partnership and shared values.

James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said “We are broadening our business model to articulate and define a partner proposition for like-minded airlines which will result in synergies and efficiencies for participating airlines on the one side, and enhanced network choice, service and frequent flyer benefits for the consumer on the other.

“The Etihad Airways Partners logo is a seal of excellence and global cooperation. It will be displayed on aircraft and on branded materials by a group of airlines working together to connect travellers around the world, and increasingly to harmonise standards in the air and on the ground.”

Mr Hogan said Etihad Airways Partners differed from legacy airline alliances by offering benefits well beyond pure commercial cooperation.

“The potential for network alignment to maximise flight connectivity for passengers, together with a shared passion for superior service, are central to the ethos of the Etihad Airways Partner concept,” he said.

“Frequent flyers will benefit from the formation of Etihad Airways Partners as it will remove the complexity and confusion that exists within the global alliances. We’re aiming to deliver a consistent experience for frequent flyers when they travel, as well as a consistent framework for earning and using their miles.”

This will include standardised mileage and tier benefits across all partners, no blackout periods and priority services.

Etihad Airways Partners will also have access to economies of scale and operational synergies such as centres of excellence, shared sales teams in certain destinations, joint procurement of services and supplies, and shared pilot and cabin crew training at the Etihad Airways facilities in Abu Dhabi.
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Nimish · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 10:36 am Post subject:

justbala · Member Joined: 11 Jan 2007 Posts: 1898 Location: Bangalore

Spiderguy252 · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 4:35 pm Post subject:

I guess the difference is that Etihad is a part-owner of all of these airlines, unlike in the three other alliances where there is no 'mother' airline.

What has become of their deal with Alitalia?
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747-237 · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 4:40 pm Post subject:

stealthpilot · Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2325 Location: BLR, DXB

So 9W planes will have an Etihad Airways Partners logo as a seal of excellence and global cooperation.
Wink

Thaaatsssss embarrassing.
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747-237 · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:02 am Post subject:

Did EY 100 yesterday. EY airplanes have the "Etihad Partners" logo near the door now, as well as the Etihad-Alitalia EXPO logo; both as stickers.

Etihad's November inflight magazine fleet page also shows Etihad Partners' fleets, including 9W.

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ameya · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:11 am Post subject:

The future fleet should just show an arrow from 9W to EY saying all this could be here !
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