Etihad expands West Africa reach with AWA
Etihad Airways and Africa World Airlines have signed a partnership agreement to improve passenger and cargo connectivity between West Africa and the UAE. The deal includes codeshare flights, loyalty program integration, and support for Etihad's upcoming Abu Dhabi–Accra route.
Why it matters
This partnership signals growing economic and aviation ties between the Middle East and West Africa, facilitating increased trade and travel capacity.
Etihad Airways and Africa World Airlines (AWA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership that will strengthen passenger and cargo connectivity between West Africa, Abu Dhabi and destinations across Etihad's global network. Signed in Accra, the agreement covers codeshare and interline cooperation, cargo collaboration and frequent flyer programmes. The partnership includes plans to integrate cargo operations, enabling Ghanaian and West African exporters to access Etihad Cargo's global network. In addition, both airlines will explore loyalty programme cooperation, allowing members to earn and redeem rewards across the two carriers. The agreement comes amid growing trade, investment and travel ties between Ghana and the United Arab Emirates. It also supports Etihad's expansion into West Africa ahead of the launch of its Abu Dhabi–Accra service on March 24, 2027.
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