Etihad signs tourism deal with Uzbekistan, inks new codeshare
Dubai: Etihad Airways has signed a Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC) with the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan, strengthening ties between the airline and the Republic of Uzbekistan. The agreement was signed by Aysha Saeed Al Kaabi, Vice President Commercial Enablement at Etihad Airways, and Abdulaziz Akkulov, Chairman of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026…
Dubai-based Etihad Airways has strengthened its partnership with Uzbekistan's Tourism Committee through a Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC), as announced at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai. The agreement, signed by Etihad Airways' Vice President Commercial Enablement, Aysha Saeed Al Kaabi, and the Chairman of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan, Abdulaziz Akkulov, aims to promote tourism in Uzbekistan with the airline's extensive global network.
Antonaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, highlighted how this collaboration will offer travellers easier access to popular destinations like Samarkand and Bukhara, further bolstering tourism growth in the region. Uzbekistan's Tourism Committee revealed that the country welcomed 9.1 million foreign tourists between January and August 2026, with tourism service exports reaching USD 4.6 billion.
In a related development, Etihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways have also launched a codeshare agreement, effective from May 15, 2026. This partnership allows Etihad Airways' customers to book tickets for eight destinations in Uzbekistan, including major cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara, Urgench, Nukus, Termez, Fergana, Namangan, and Andijan, along with various other routes on Uzbekistan Airways' network.
This new codeshare agreement complements the MoC, supporting efforts to expand Uzbekistan's global tourism presence and attract more international visitors.
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