Etihad Airways announced its codeshare agreement with Batik Air Malaysia to expand its route network and boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines.

Under the agreement, Etihad’s customers can access eight domestic and international locations via Batik Air Malaysia’s hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), along with the combined services and networks of both carriers on a single ticket. 

Passengers with connecting flights can also have their luggage transferred to their final destination.

The codeshare will allow Etihad passengers to conveniently travel to five new domestic codeshare destinations in Malaysia: Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Penang, Kota Kinabalu and Tawau; along with three international points, Da Nang and Hanoi in Vietnam, and Perth in Australia.

With the agreement, both inbound and outbound Malaysia passengers will have a wider choice of flights on the combined networks. Batik’s network is accessible to customers who can connect via its gateway in Kuala Lumpur, served by twice-daily Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

The new codeshare is now in operation for flights starting July 16, 2024. Batik Air Malaysia is Etihad’s 38th codeshare partner.

“This collaboration significantly enhances our codeshare network, offering travelers seamless access to five key destinations in Malaysia, including the idyllic island of Langkawi, the culturally and culinary rich city of Penang, and Kota Kinabalu, the gateway to Borneo’s tallest peak Mount Kinabalu,” Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad, said in a statement.

“Equally, we eagerly anticipate extending a warm welcome to customers from Asia visiting our home in Abu Dhabi, experiencing our renowned hospitality, as well as passengers connecting to Etihad’s growing global network in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe via our Abu Dhabi hub,” De added.