Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Greek regional carrier SKY express, opening access to 24 Greek island destinations and three additional Eastern Mediterranean cities for customers travelling via Athens.
The partnership, which took effect on Monday, 14th July, builds on the strong performance of the existing interline cooperation between the two airlines.
At the same time, this agreement significantly expands Etihad's reach across the Greek islands and broader Eastern Mediterranean region.
Etihad’s chief revenue and commercial officer Arik De said: "This partnership with SKY express opens exciting new possibilities for our customers to discover Greece beyond Athens. SKY express’s comprehensive island network perfectly complements our Athens service, giving travellers seamless access to some of the Mediterranean's most beautiful destinations through a single booking."
SKY express chief commercial officer Gerasimos Skaltsas echoed these sentiments, saying: “The collaboration with Etihad is a strong vote of confidence in SKY express, reinforcing our position as a reliable partner and significantly enhancing our connectivity. Passengers can now enjoy seamless access to the largest network of Greek destinations, served by the youngest fleet in Greece. Together, we are dedicated to making Greece a sought-after, year-round destination for visitors from around the world.”
The partnership reinforces likewise Athens' role as a key gateway in Etihad's European network whilst offering customers unparalleled access to Greece's stunning islands and cultural treasures.
What the agreement entails
Under the codeshare agreement, Etihad will place its code on SKY express-operated flights beyond Athens, providing seamless access to Greece's most popular island destinations including Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos, Santorini, and Kos, alongside sought-after destinations such as Corfu, Paros, and Thessaloniki.
The partnership complements Etihad's daily service to Athens by expanding connectivity exclusively via Athens as the gateway, positioning the Greek capital as a strategic hub for onward island travel.
The codeshare arrangement also allows customers to book connecting flights with streamlined check-in processes and automatic baggage transfers to their final destination.
Customers can book the enhanced Greek network through the official Etihad website, the airline’s mobile app, or reputable travel agencies.
