Depart from either Abu Dhabi or Dubai thanks to an Emirates-Etihad agreement

Emirates and Etihad have signed an interline agreement offering greater flexibility for travel within the United Arab Emirates. The biggest advantage is arriving in Dubai and departing from Abu Dhabi, or vice versa. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is now betting on a common Schengen-style visa.
By Luc Citrinot -
Signing of the interline agreement between Emirates and Etihad. From right to left in the front row Adnan Kazim, CCO Emirates and Mohammad Al Bulooki, COO Etihad Airways. Back row Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline and Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad (Photo: Etihad/Emirates)

The new line spacing agreement between Emirates and Etihad is aimed primarily at tourist circuits. But they will also have an impact on business travel. The new agreement signed at the beginning of May 2023 offers travellers additional itinerary options by allowing departure or arrival from both Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Great flexibility of use

The new agreement also offers passengers planning to travel between the two cities the flexibility of a single ticket for their entire journey. Connections to other UAE cities can be made on both Emirates and Etihad in a multi-city itinerary.

The agreement puts to rest the disputes that have often pitted the two airlines against each other. For Tim Clark, Chairman of Emirates Airlines, " This new agreement provides a solid basis for developing further opportunities between the two airlines. It is an example of our commitment to the UAE's vision of continued economic diversification." .

Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, said: " With two world-class airlines supporting tourism in the United Arab Emirates, our interline agreement will enable our customers to discover the best of Abu Dhabi and Dubai with a single ticketand promises an exceptional flying experience, whether they fly with Etihad Airways or Emirates." .

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