The company Aegean Airlines has signed an agreement to operate to Abu Dhabi, and start code-sharing and network integration with Etihad Airways.

According to the agreement, Aegean Airlines will commence service between Athens and Abu Dhabi four times a week on March 30, 2014, with a 168-seat Airbus A320 aircraft. Commenting on the deal Dimitris Gerogiannis, Aegean Airlines Managing Director, said: "By partnering with Etihad Airways, Aegean gains access to the Gulf region and South Africa as well increasing connection opportunities to Australia. Aegean will also open up points on its network to Etihad Airways customers, and will enhance access to and from Greece via Abu Dhabi."