Tunisair and Etihad Airways have formalized an agreement of code sharing to strengthen the connectivity of the Tunisian carrier to the Middle East and Asia. Thanks to this partnership, travelers will be able to access the destinations served by Etihad Airways with a single ticket, simplified check-in and automatic baggage routing up to the final destination, thus significantly improving the customer experience.

According to both companies, this agreement aims to offer a smoother travel routes and to stimulate tourist exchanges between Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. For Etihad Airways, committed since several years in an expansion strategy on the African continent, this The merger with Tunisair is also a lever for strengthening its presence in North Africa and consolidate its regional presence.

For Tunisair, the expansion of the network through partnerships of this type are part of a wider strategy of restructuring. For several years, the national carrier has been facing persistent difficulties, linked in particular to governance problems and operational performance. In the absence of a recovery plan fully operational, the company has nevertheless strengthened its capabilities and its network one of its strategic priorities.

Beyond the company, this partnership is part of a wider dynamic of development in the aviation sector Tunisian. In November 2025, the government announced its intention to invest nearly one billion dollars in the expansion of the international airport of Tunis-Carthage. A structuring project for the airline industry and tourism national, whose annual performances increased significant in recent years.