Etihad Airways continues to build its presence in France with the signing of a new commercial agreement with French Railways (SNCF).
The deal - Etihad's 32nd - will allow Etihad passengers to book flights beyond Paris Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG), by connecting onward to SNCF's 2,000 kilometre high-speed TGV rail routes, and vice-versa.
The seamless air-rail connections comprise 20 cities in France including: Bordeaux, Le Mans, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Rennes and Strasbourg.
The new codeshare services are on sale from today. Tickets can be booked online via www.etihadairways.com , via one of the airline's global contact centres, or through travel agents selling Etihad tickets.
Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways Chief Commercial Officer said: "We've just gone double daily to Paris, and combined with this exciting new codeshare with SNCF, it illustrates Etihad's growing commitment to passengers travelling to and from France. Allowing them to book tickets closer to their departure and arrival points is a fantastic proposition to our customers. The high-speed rail infrastructure already in place, and the proven credentials of SNCF and Etihad will allow passengers a seamless travel experience through Paris CDG airport on to the TGV network and vice versa."
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About Etihad
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, began operations in 2003, and in 2010 carried more than seven million passengers. From its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Etihad serves 68 cities in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America, with a fleet of 57 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and 100 aircraft on order, including 10 Airbus A380s, the world's largest passenger aircraft. For more information, please visit: www.etihadairways.com
For more information please contact:
Niall Doheny
Manager Corporate Communications
Etihad Airways
M: +971 50 642 5913
E: ndoheny@etihad.ae
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