Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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Etihad is not part of any major airline alliance, such as Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or oneworld. Instead, it works with partner airlines through its Etihad Guest frequent flyer program, allowing members to earn miles when flying on partner airlines and redeem them on eligible partner flights.
Popular Etihad Partners
- Air New Zealand
- ANA
- Asiana Airlines
- Air France
- EL AL Israel Airlines
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Value of 1,000 Miles by Airline
| Rewards Program | Value |
| $15.2 | |
| $14.7 |
Are airline miles worth it?
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