Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, today announced a reciprocal frequent flyer agreement with codeshare partner Royal Air Maroc.
This partnership will allow Etihad Guest members to earn and redeem Etihad Guest Miles when flying on Royal Air Maroc to an additional 74 destinations in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and North America.
Members of the Royal Air Maroc Safar Frequent Flyer program will also earn and redeem Safar Flyer Miles on Etihad Airways flights.
Etihad Airways' Chief Commercial Officer, Peter Baumgartner, said: "We are delighted to offer our loyal guests more ways in which to earn and burn miles.
"Royal Air Maroc is a quality airline with an attractive network that complements our own routes seamlessly. Now our Etihad Guest members flying with Royal Air Maroc will earn Etihad Guest Miles which they can exchange for free flights or to make purchases from the vast array of products available in the Etihad Guest online Reward Shop.
"We very much look forward to working closely with Royal Air Maroc over the coming weeks and months to find more innovative ways in which we can reward our most loyal customers."
Royal Air Maroc Deputy Executive Officer, Abderrafia Zouiten, said: "This agreement between Royal Air Maroc and Etihad Airways strengthens the joint willing of our carriers to extend the cooperation field.
"It expands the opportunities afforded to our customers, notably towards the Middle East and Asia. Royal Air Maroc is proud to include Etihad Airways, a leading company in providing exceptional standards of customer service, as a strategic and reliable partner."
Etihad Guest is an award-winning loyalty program, boasting over 1.5 million members to date. The Etihad Guest program offers members opportunities to accumulate Etihad Guest Miles which can be used to purchase more than 3,800 products in the Etihad Airways Reward Shop, or converted to make cash payments in more than thirty million retail outlets worldwide with PointsPay - an unmatched loyalty proposition.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, began operations in 2003, and in 2011 carried 8.3 million passengers. From its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Etihad serves 84 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America, with a fleet of 66 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and 100 aircraft on order, including 10 Airbus A380s, the world's largest passenger aircraft. Etihad Airways also owns nearly 30 per cent of airberlin, Europe's sixth largest airline, and 40 per cent of Air Seychelles. For more information, please visit: www.etihad.com
About Royal Air Maroc
Since 1957, Royal Air Maroc transports passengers and cargo, always guided by the need for quality, safety and customer satisfaction. With its global presence on four continents, Royal Air Maroc is a partner for the largest operators in the areas of air transport, tourism and aviation industry. From its hub at Casablanca, Royal Air Maroc serves 74 cities in Europe, Africa, Middle East and North America, with a fleet of 43 aircrafts. For more information, please visit: www.royalairmaroc.com
For more information contact:
Reem Al Midwahi, Corporate Communications Manager
Tel:+971 (2) 511 1656
Mob: +971 (50) 8126378
Email: Ralmidwahi@etihad.ae
© Press Release 2012
