Etihad announces expanded partnership with STARLUX

Etihad is expanding its partnership with STARLUX to enable members of both airlines’ frequent flier programs to earn and redeem points between each airline.

Building upon the codeshare agreement launched between the two airlines in June 2025, members of the Etihad Guest program can redeem their points for Business and Economy Class seats across STARLUX’s network since August 4. Among the destinations included in the partnership are Los Angeles, Phoenix, Seattle, Naha (Okinawa), Kobe, and Nagoya. Etihad Guest members will be able to earn points on STARLUX-operated flights later this year.

In return, STARLUX COSMILE members will be able to earn and redeem points across Etihad’s global network.

“This partnership with COSMILE gives our members more ways to use their Etihad Guest Miles, opening up STARLUX's network across Asia, North America and Europe from this August,” said Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer. “As we build towards full reciprocal earning and redemption in October, we're creating a seamless loyalty experience that reflects the strength of our wider partnership with STARLUX, from our codeshare agreement to our direct Abu Dhabi–Taipei service. We look forward to welcoming more COSMILE members into the Etihad Guest experience later this year."

STARLUX’s Chief Passenger Commerical Officer Richard Tseng added: "Our loyalty partnership with Etihad Guest is a natural next step in our relationship with Etihad, following our codeshare agreement last year. Offering our COSMILE members the ability to earn and redeem miles across Etihad's global network will give them far greater reach, and reflects the shared commitment both airlines have to delivering an exceptional experience for our customers."

Between Abu Dhabi and Taipei Taoyuan, Etihad operates four weekly flights on the route. Etihad launched the route back in September 2025.

Etihad is one of STARLUX’s three airline major partners. The Taipei-based airline has a codeshare partnership with Alaska Airlines, and an interline partnership American Airlines covering connections within the US from STARLUX’s US destinations.