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Condor and Etihad Airways have taken the next step in their growing strategic partnership by announcing a new frequent flyer agreement and the launch of a Condor service between Bangkok and Abu Dhabi. The announcements were made during the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro and further expand the cooperation first unveiled in December 2025.

The new Bangkok service becomes the third route in Condor’s planned Abu Dhabi operation, complementing the airline’s upcoming daily flights from Frankfurt and Berlin. Together, the routes are expected to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s role as a connecting hub and provide travellers with greater access to destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australia.

Loyalty Benefits Expanded

A key element of the latest agreement is the integration of Condor flights into the Etihad Guest loyalty programme. Under the new arrangement, Etihad Guest members will be able to redeem their miles on Condor-operated services.

The agreement gives members access to a broad range of destinations across Condor’s network, including locations in Europe, North America and the Caribbean, while further enhancing the value of the Etihad Guest programme.

Growing Strategic Cooperation

The partnership between the two airlines already includes a comprehensive codeshare agreement and continues to expand into additional areas such as network development, commercial cooperation and customer loyalty.

By combining Condor’s strong presence in the German leisure travel market with Etihad’s growing global network via Abu Dhabi, the airlines aim to create new travel opportunities for passengers while supporting tourism and economic development in the UAE capital.

“Our strategic partnership with Etihad is developing very successfully and creating real added value for our guests,” said Jens Boyd, Commercial Director and Member of the Executive Committee of Condor. “With the new connection between Bangkok and Abu Dhabi, we are expanding our offering and strengthening connectivity between Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australia. Together, we are providing our guests with even more travel options and flexibility.”

Abu Dhabi Strengthens Its Hub Position

Etihad views the cooperation as an important component of its long-term growth strategy and its efforts to attract more visitors to Abu Dhabi.

“Our partnership with Condor has rapidly evolved into an important strategic relationship that is delivering value for both airlines, our guests and Abu Dhabi,” said Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer. “The addition of Bangkok to Condor’s growing Abu Dhabi operation marks another significant step forward, building on the upcoming Frankfurt and Berlin services and creating new opportunities for connectivity between Europe, Asia and the Middle East.”

He added that strong partnerships play an important role in extending network reach and creating seamless travel experiences across complementary route systems.

Broader Access Across Multiple Regions

Once the new services are fully operational, travellers departing from Frankfurt, Berlin and Bangkok will gain easier access to Etihad’s extensive network through Abu Dhabi. This includes destinations across the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australia, including leisure destinations such as Zanzibar and Salalah.

The expanded partnership complements Etihad’s existing services to Germany while offering passengers on both airlines a wider choice of routes, improved connectivity and greater flexibility when travelling between Europe and key markets across the globe.

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