Connecting through Abu Dhabi with Etihad and Virgin Australia

1. Is Etihad a virgin partner?
2. Can I transfer Etihad miles to Virgin Australia?
3. Who does Virgin Australia partner with?
4. Can you use Virgin points to upgrade on Etihad?
5. Is Etihad Star Alliance or Oneworld?
6. Who is Etihad partnered with?
7. Can I transfer my Etihad miles to someone else?
8. Can I use Etihad miles on other airlines?
9. How do I convert Etihad miles to cash?
10. Which airlines accept Virgin points?
11. Does Virgin Australia own velocity?
12. Is velocity owned by Virgin?

Is Etihad a virgin partner?

Virgin Australia is proud to be a Codeshare partner with Etihad Airways – the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates. As integrated alliance partners, we offer an expanded global network of seamless connectivity, and increased loyalty rewards through reciprocal frequent flyer programs and lounge access.

Can I transfer Etihad miles to Virgin Australia?

It is possible to use your Etihad Guest miles—or cash—to upgrade an Etihad flight. However, you can't use Etihad Guest miles to upgrade a flight on a partner airline like Virgin Australia.

Who does Virgin Australia partner with?

Virgin Australia partners Singapore Airlines and ANA are cornerstone members of Star Alliance – as was former shareholder turned Qantas ally Air New Zealand – while US partner Delta Air Lines was a founder of SkyTeam.

Can you use Virgin points to upgrade on Etihad?

No, you cannot use Velocity Points to upgrade Etihad flights.

Is Etihad Star Alliance or Oneworld?

While Etihad isn't part of the oneworld alliance, the two airlines have partnered for years. Having Etihad as a partner has been a huge deal for the purpose of AAdvantage redemptions, given what a great value it has been to redeem AAdvantage miles for Etihad first and business class.

Who is Etihad partnered with?

Our codeshare partner Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is the capital's first low-cost airline, connecting Abu Dhabi to even more destinations around the world.

Can I transfer my Etihad miles to someone else?

Etihad Guest has introduced a new option called 'shareable miles' to allow members to transfer miles between friends and family.

Can I use Etihad miles on other airlines?

Perhaps that's because it's not a member of a major airline alliance. While Etihad is not a member of Oneworld, SkyTeam or Star Alliance, you can use Etihad Guest Miles to book awards on 24 partner airlines in addition to its own flights.

How do I convert Etihad miles to cash?

How it works

1. Step 1 – Getting started. Before you start, download the Reward Card app to manage your account quickly and easily. ...
2. Step 2 – Turning miles to cash. Log in using your Etihad Guest membership number and password.
3. Step 3 – Start spending.

Which airlines accept Virgin points?

Fly with Virgin Australia and our world-class airline partners.

• Virgin Australia.
• Delta Air Lines.
• Virgin Atlantic.
• Singapore Airlines.
• SilkAir.
• Etihad Airways.
• Hong Kong Airlines.
• Air Canada.

Does Virgin Australia own velocity?

Velocity is the frequent-flyer program of Virgin Australia Holdings.

Is velocity owned by Virgin?

Velocity Frequent Flyer changes

While Velocity is owned by the Virgin Australia Group, it is a separate company and not in administration. Velocity continues to operate, but on 21 April the company announced some temporary program changes.