Etihad Airways And Tunisair Codeshare Partnership Links North Africa With Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways and Tunisair sign a new codeshare agreement that strengthens air links between North Africa and Abu Dhabi. The partnership supports rising demand for travel, tourism, and business between the regions, and gives customers of both airlines more options when planning journeys between Tunis, Abu Dhabi, and beyond.

The codeshare takes effect immediately, with travellers now able to book Abu Dhabi–Tunis flights under either airline’s code on Etihad-operated services. Customers use a single ticket and one check-in, while baggage is transferred automatically to final destinations, aiming to simplify connections and reduce transit complexity for passengers across both networks.

The agreement covers Etihad’s three weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi–Tunis route, which launched 1st November 2025. These services use Etihad’s Airbus A321LR aircraft, fitted with three cabins. The configuration includes 2 First Suites, 14 Business seats, and 144 Economy seats, reflecting demand from corporate travellers, leisure visitors, and passengers visiting friends and relatives.

Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad Airways, said, "Partnering with Tunisair brings Abu Dhabi closer to travellers across North Africa. We're seeing strong interest from the region in what Abu Dhabi offers - from business opportunities and trade links to tourism and family connections. This codeshare gives Tunisair's customers access to our service and product, making Abu Dhabi an easier destination to reach."

Halima Ibrahim Khouaja, Chief Executive Officer at Tunisair, said, "Through this partnership, we are opening new travel opportunities for our customers by connecting the Maghreb and Africa to the Gulf. Abu Dhabi is a strategic market for Tunisair, and our collaboration with Etihad further expands the range of connections available to passengers across our network. This agreement strengthens the air bridge between our regions and underscores Tunisair’s role as a key player in regional connectivity. " Etihad currently maintains more than 40 codeshare partnerships worldwide, giving access to over 500 destinations, and this new agreement extends that global reach into an important North African market.

With inputs from WAM