Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines Launch Codeshare Programme and Sign Loyalty Partnership

Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines have announced a major partnership, combining a new codeshare programme with a reciprocal loyalty agreement. Here are the key highlights:

Enhanced Connectivity
- Hong Kong Airlines flights between Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi are now bookable as Etihad “EY” services.
- Etihad passengers gain access to popular Japanese destinations (Fukuoka, Hokkaido-Sapporo, Osaka, Okinawa) via Hong Kong Airlines under the “HX” code.
- This means one ticket, single check-in, and seamless baggage transfer across the journey.

Loyalty Programme Integration
- Members of Etihad Guest and Hong Kong Airlines’ Fortune Wings Club will soon enjoy network-wide earn-and-redeem privileges.
- This expands Etihad Guest’s already extensive partner portfolio, making it one of the largest non-alliance loyalty programmes globally.

Leadership Statements
- Arik De (Etihad CCO):
The partnership delivers “meaningful value” with full earn-and-redeem access and connectivity to high-demand Japanese destinations.

- Louis Li (Hong Kong Airlines EVP):
Called it a milestone in Hong Kong Airlines’ return to the international market, strengthening ties between Hong Kong and the Middle East.

Strategic Importance
- Abu Dhabi becomes a bridge linking Greater China and Japan to the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
- Builds on Etihad’s long-standing cooperation with Hong Kong Airlines since 2014.
- Responds to growing travel demand from the GCC region to Hong Kong and Asia.

This partnership is a game-changer for travelers, offering smoother journeys and richer loyalty rewards.