Etihad Guest to launch partnership with Maldivian

Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, signs a new partnership agreement at Arabian Travel Market with Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives.

What’s Changing
- Redeem Miles on Maldivian flights: Etihad Guest members can now use their miles to fly across Maldivian’s domestic and regional network.
- Beyond Malé: This means easier access to 17 airports across the Maldives, connecting travelers to outer islands and atolls without needing separate bookings.
- Seamless Travel: Builds on the 2024 interline agreement, which already allowed single-ticket connections. Now, miles redemption adds another layer of convenience.

Why It Matters
- For Etihad Guest members: More value from miles, especially for leisure travelers heading to resorts and remote islands.
- For Maldivian: Greater international reach by linking with Etihad’s Abu Dhabi hub.
- For Tourism: Enhances accessibility to one of the world’s most sought-after destinations, known for overwater villas, private islands, and marine life.

Voices from the Partnership
- Mark Potter (Etihad Guest): Highlighted that members gain “another way to put their miles to work” with more choice and convenience.
- Ibrahim Iyas (Maldivian): Emphasized that the partnership makes the Maldives more accessible and connects travelers directly to the country’s renowned hospitality.

This is a smart move: Etihad strengthens its loyalty program’s appeal, while Maldivian gains visibility and connectivity.