Etihad (EY) in talks with Malaysia ( MH) re possible partnership

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Troubled carrier Malaysia Airlines has informed oneworld alliance members that it might form a partnership with Etihad Airways, says CAPA Centre for Aviation.
The report follows speculation at the International Air Transport Association annual meeting in Doha, Qatar this month that talks between Malaysia Airlines and Etihad were underway, including the possibility of an equity investment by the Abu Dhabi carrier.
At the time, Etihad chief executive James Hogan told Fairfax Media that such speculation was unfounded and that his airline was focused on completing a deal to buy a 49 per cent stake in lossmaking Italian carrier Alitalia.


Read more: Malaysia Airlines, Etihad eye partnership

 

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Hmm interesting, does this mean we may end up being on EY metal earning OW status?

 

[markis10]

Hmm interesting, does this mean we may end up being on EY metal earning OW status?

Doubt it, EY partner with AA and have of course partnered with QF in the past.