Is Etihad joining Star Alliance?

[Thibault]

Etihad has been teasing an event on the 19th of October.

See below on their Facebook page :

'We trust the stars to define our journey.
A new constellation will soon adorn the skies.
#Comingsoon
19.10.2022'

We trust the stars to define our journey. A new constellation will soon adorn the skies. #Comingsoon 19.10.2022 | By Etihad Airways | Facebook

4K views, 335 likes, 63 loves, 50 comments, 42 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Etihad Airways: We trust the stars to define our journey. A new constellation will soon adorn the skies....

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I wonder what is this event about.
OneWorld is out and SkyTeam has MEA and Saudia...

Does anyone have any ideas?

 

[SeaWolf]

If they do join they'd be the first new member since Air India joined back in 2014!

 

[Thibault]

Ye

If they do join they'd be the first new member since Air India joined back in 2014!

Yes that will be super interesting. Let’s see if they will become a full member or a Star Alliance connect partner.

 

[SYD]

Ye

Yes that will be super interesting. Let’s see if they will become a full member or a Star Alliance connect partner.

Does *A have “connect” partners? That’s OW (ie FJ).

 

[Thibault]

Does *A have “connect” partners? That’s OW (ie FJ).

yes - see the link attached Alliance Partners - currently only two partners.

 

[antycbr]

Does *A have “connect” partners? That’s OW (ie FJ).

Even if they did - you’d think EY would be a mainline member they’re not exactly a niche airline to an island or two somewhere.

 

[Gold Member]

Love it!

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Etihad has announced new bedding and plates from Armani / Casa. Well done Etihad for trolling us...this is not breaking news.

liveandletsfly.com

 

[Thibault]

That was quite an disappointment to read this morning. Way way way overhyped!

 

[henrus]

That was quite an disappointment to read this morning. Way way way overhyped!

I was actually happy to see the announcement was nothing serious. If Etihad joined the Star Alliance you could guatnree their AUH lounges would become a lot busier plus the potential of either a shift away from VA or a degrade of VA benefits.