Etihad Airways Expands India Partnerships, Turning Everyday Spending into Travel Rewards

India has become a cornerstone of Etihad Airways’ growth strategy, and the airline’s latest expansion of its Etihad Guest loyalty programme clearly explains why. With a dense flight network across multiple Indian cities and a fast-growing base of frequent travellers, Etihad is moving beyond air travel alone by linking everyday spending on banking, shopping, hospitality, and on-demand services directly to flight rewards, making international travel more attainable and loyalty more valuable for Indian customers. India continues to stand out as one of the most strategic markets for Etihad Airways, supported by a strong network of one hundred eighty-five weekly flights connecting eleven Indian cities with Abu Dhabi and beyond. Building on this momentum, the UAE-based carrier has taken a significant step to deepen its engagement with Indian travellers by expanding the reach of its loyalty ecosystem through a new set of local partnerships. Etihad Airways has announced a major expansion of its Etihad Guest loyalty programme in India, introducing collaborations with five well-known Indian consumer brands spanning banking, hospitality, retail, e-commerce, and on-demand services. The move reflects the airline’s broader strategy of embedding travel rewards into everyday spending habits, allowing members to earn and redeem miles far beyond air travel alone.