Etihad Airways said this week it would “fight all the way” to protect its 29 per cent investment in airberlin, slamming a German ruling to revoke some of the codeshares it operates with the carrier as “protectionism” by Germany and its main carrier Lufthansa. James Hogan, the president and chief executive of Etihad, said: “We will fight all the way to protect our investment, to protect our partnership with airberlin and to protect competitive choice in German air travel.” He added that the … [Read more...] about Etihad launches legal action, slams German “protectionism”
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Etihad launches legal action, slams German “protectionism"
Etihad Airways said this week it would “fight all the way” to protect its 29 per cent investment in airberlin, slamming a German ruling to revoke some of the codeshares it operates with the carrier as “protectionism” by Germany and its main carrier Lufthansa. James Hogan, the president and chief executive of Etihad, said: “We will fight all the way to protect our investment, to protect our partnership with airberlin and to protect competitive choice in German air travel.” He added that the Abu … [Read more...] about Etihad launches legal action, slams German “protectionism"
Etihad forms alliance across six airlines
Etihad Airways has launched its own globe-striding alliance network, called Etihad Airways Partners, with five Etihad partners, along with the Gulf carrier, as founding members. airberlin, Air Seriba, Air Seychelles, Jet Airways, Darwin Airline and Etihad Airways will be the initial six airlines within the new partnership. The carrier said that Etihad Airways Partners is not similar to the traditional alliances. Etihad Airways spokesperson has clarified that this partnership is a … [Read more...] about Etihad forms alliance across six airlines
Airberlin joins oneworld alliance
Airberlin became part of oneworld alliance, adding the second biggest airline in Germany and the sixth biggest in the continent overall, to the global airline alliance. Austria’s NIKI, also a member of the airberlin group, joined oneworld as an affiliate member at the same time. Both airlines are from today offering oneworld’s services and benefits – and substantially expanding the alliance’s network in Germany, Austria and throughout Central and South Europe. … [Read more...] about Airberlin joins oneworld alliance