TUNISAIR and Etihad Airways sign a codeshare agreement

Today, Friday, January 16, 2026, Ms. Halima Ibrahim Khouaja, in charge of TUNISAIR’s Executive Management and the Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, Mr. Antonoaldo Neves, signed a commercial codeshare agreement. 
This partnership forms part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between the two airlines and aims to enhance the travel experience and promote tourism between Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates.
As of today, passengers will be able to book flights between Tunis and Abu Dhabi under the code of either airline on services operated by Etihad Airways. This agreement is designed to offer a seamless and simplified travel experience, with a single ticket, one check-in process, and automatic through-checking of baggage to the final destination.
Through this partnership, TUNISAIR enhances the accessibility of its network to the Gulf region, a high-potential market, while offering its passengers new onward connection opportunities to Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. This collaboration reflects a shared vision to foster economic, tourism, and cultural exchanges between the two regions.
With more than 77 years of expertise, TUNISAIR continues to play a central role in regional and international connectivity, relying on a network that spans Europe, the Mediterranean basin, Africa, the Middle East, and North America. This agreement with Etihad Airways, a major global aviation player with an extensive partnership network, underscores the appeal of the national carrier and its positioning as a credible and sought-after partner on the international aviation stage.
Through this initiative, the national airline reaffirms its ability to forge strategic alliances and create sustainable value for the benefit of its passengers, partners, and the national economy.
Signature d’un accord commercial entre Tunisair et Etihad Airways