Termination of Etihad and Virgin Australia codeshare and frequent flyer partnership
Effective 01 June 2025, Etihad Airways will conclude its unilateral codeshare and bilateral frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia. The decision reflects a divergence in the strategic direction of the two airlines.
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As a result, when the termination takes effect, passengers will no longer be able to book Virgin Australia-operated flights through Etihad’s booking channels. For Etihad customers with existing bookings that include a Virgin Australia-operated segment, there will be no changes to their itineraries. Members will not earn Guest Miles on Virgin Australia-operated flights from 01 June, 2025 onwards.
Etihad Airways remains dedicated to serving Australia, as it has since 2007. For summer 2025, Etihad will increase its flights to Sydney and Melbourne.
