Ethiopian Airlines has announced a partnership between its loyalty program, ShebaMiles, and Etihad Airways’ loyalty program, Etihad Guest, effective October 2025. Ethiopian says the “loyalty programs provide compelling opportunities to earn and redeem miles through flights and through diverse non-airline partnerships, including financial institutions, hotels, car rental companies, shopping centers, co-branded cards, points exchanges, and more.”
According to ET, the partnership provides frequent flyers of both programs with improved connectivity, greater flexibility, and more convenience in earning and redeeming miles, as well as consistent recognition and seamless delivery of benefits for premium members across our global networks
Mrs. Rahel Assefa, Ethiopian Airlines Group Marketing Vice President said the “partnership is a great opportunity for loyalty program members of both airlines”, noting that ET continues “to elevate our passengers’ experience through innovation and meaningful partnerships.”
Mark Potter, Managing Director Etihad Guest, commented, “We’re delighted to welcome Ethiopian Airlines as a frequent flyer partner, expanding the benefits and opportunities available to our Etihad Guest members across Africa and beyond.”
The ShebaMiles program has been operating for more than 26 years and has a membership base of over 5.38 million, whilst the Etihad Guest loyalty program has been operating for more than 26 years and has a membership base of over 5.38 million, whilst the Etihad Guest loyalty program has been in operation for over 19 years and serves a membership base of more than 12 million.