Memorandum of Understanding covers interline, codeshare, cargo and loyalty cooperation
Etihad Airways and Africa World Airlines, the Accra-based carrier that has connected Ghana and the wider West African region for more than a decade, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership spanning codeshare and interline cooperation, cargo collaboration and frequent flyer programmes.
The agreement, signed in Accra, sets out a framework for the two airlines to connect their networks. Once implemented, it will allow Etihad guests to travel on a single ticket beyond Accra onto Africa World Airlines’ network across Ghana and West Africa, and bring Africa World Airlines’ customers to Abu Dhabi and onwards across Etihad’s network of 118 destinations.
The partnership goes further than the airlines’ passenger networks. The two carriers intend to cooperate on cargo, connecting Ghanaian and West African exporters with Etihad Cargo’s global capacity.
Abu Dhabi–Accra service set to launch
The Memorandum of Understanding takes effect from 24 July 2026, with the individual areas of cooperation to be implemented in stages. The partnership prepares the ground for Etihad’s own Abu Dhabi–Accra service set to launch on 24 March 2027.
“This framework spans passenger services, cargo and loyalty and to our network across the world’s fastest-growing markets. We are here to grow with Ghana,” commented Arik De, Chief Commercial and Revenue Officer, Etihad Airways.
“Africa World Airlines has proudly connected Ghana and West Africa for more than a decade, with a network that includes, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi, Lagos, Abuja and Ouagadougou,” stated Sohail Mahmood, Chief Operating Officer, Africa World Airlines.
