Signed and sealed: Etihad Airways acquires 49% of Air Serbia

Etihad Airways, confirmed that all approvals, consent and permissions sanctioning the strategic partnership between them and Air Serbia, have now been obtained. – marking the beginning of the US$200 million plans to revitalise Air Serbia.

President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, said that as a result of confirmation of requisite regulatory approvals, the initial loan to Air Serbia of US$ 40 million will be converted to equity.

“I am pleased to confirm Etihad Airways is now the shareholder of 49 per cent of Air Serbia. This investment represents an important partnership with the Government of Serbia, as we work together to build Air Serbia into the leading airline in the region.”

Emirates to codeshare on Jetstar

Qantas has prevailed over Emirates on the issue of codeshares between Emirates and Jetstar, which the Dubai carrier had resolutely resisted since before the start of the their alliance last March.

From 6 April the EK code will be placed on 27 JQ flights across Australia and New Zealand and on selected Jetstar Asia flights.

Emirates customers will have free access to the full range of Jetstar meal and beverage options.

They will also get to keep the same baggage allowances they have flying Emirates. Jetstar already offered these inclusions where other full service airlines including of course Qantas codeshare into it flights at Singapore.