[November 09, 2009] Etihad signs codeshare agreement with Flybe Tweet Nov 09, 2009 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has signed a new codeshare agreement with UK-based airline Flybe. The new agreement is expected to give air travelers in the UK easier access to Etihad's network of more than 55 destinations. Under the deal, Etihad will place its two-letter EY code on a number of services operated by Flybe between Paris, Frankfurt and Manchester and 35 regional airports within the UK. In turn, Flybe will place its BE code on Etihad's flights between the same three destinations and its Abu Dhabi home base. Peter Baumgartner, chief commercial officer of Etihad Airways, said: "The UK is a key market for Etihad Airways and one which we are extremely keen to develop further. Flybe is a well-established and well-run operator with great reach within UK and mainline Europe. "This gives air travelers access to a range of regional destinations within the UK previously unavailable to them, while also giving UK fliers greater and much easier access to Etihad's own expanding international network." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]