UAE flagship carrier Etihad to part ways with Virgin Australia in 2025

Codeshare and frequent flyer collaboration to end on 1 June

Etihad Airways will conclude its unilateral codeshare and bilateral frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia on 1 June 2025.

According to the UAE carrier, the decision ‘reflects a divergence in the strategic direction of the respective airlines.’

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.

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For Etihad customers with existing bookings that include a Virgin Australia-operated segment, there will be no changes to itineraries.

Members will no longer earn Guest Miles on Virgin Australia-operated flights from 1 June 2025 onwards.

Etihad Airways says it remains dedicated to serving Australia, as it has since 2007.

For Summer 2025, the airline will increase its flights to Sydney and Melbourne.

For more information, visit www.etihad.com

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