Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has marked a major milestone in India with the addition of five new partners, BOBCARD, The Postcard Hotel, Flipkart, Swiggy and Shoppers Stop India. The launch was celebrated at a grand event in Mumbai, attended by partners, media, and members of the Bollywood fraternity, underlining the importance of the Indian market for the airline.

India has emerged as the fastest-growing country for the Etihad Guest programme, which now has more than 13 million members worldwide. With over 250,000 new members joining every month and six new members added every minute, Etihad is strengthening value for Indian members by linking everyday lifestyle spending with travel rewards across shopping, dining and hospitality.

Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Etihad Airways, said: “India is one of the most important markets for Etihad, with 185 flights per week to 11 gateways across the country. As a result, we’re investing our efforts into significantly enriching the Etihad Guest programme for the growing number of members across the country and for our members who choose to visit this vibrant nation - and we’re excited to be the first international airline to expand our presence in such a meaningful way.

“We are proud to be partnering with five prestigious and renowned brands across India, including leading credit card BOBCARD, luxury hotel group The Postcard Hotel, major e-commerce marketplace Flipkart, India’s pioneering food and quick commerce platform Swiggy, and department store and retailer Shoppers Stop India. Integrating the programme into our members’ everyday lives showcases the value of the Etihad Guest programme for Indian consumers and makes it even more richly rewarding.”

As part of the expansion, Etihad Guest has partnered with BOBCARD Limited, the credit card subsidiary of Bank of Baroda, to launch a new co-branded credit card for Indian travellers. To mark the launch, new BOBCARD Etihad Guest members joining before 28 February will receive double joining welcome miles. The card is designed to connect daily spending with travel rewards, offering added flexibility and premium travel benefits.

Luxury hospitality brand The Postcard Hotel has also joined the Etihad Guest family, marking a first for a Middle Eastern carrier. Through this partnership, members can earn Miles on stays at The Postcard Hotel properties across India, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. Members staying two or three nights will earn 2,000 Miles, while stays of four nights or more will be rewarded with 4,000 Miles and a complimentary night stay. As part of a launch offer, members staying before 28 February will earn double Miles.

Etihad has further teamed up with Flipkart, India’s leading homegrown e-commerce marketplace. Once live in the coming weeks, Flipkart users will be able to convert Supercoins into Etihad Guest Miles for flight redemptions, while Etihad Guest members can exchange Miles for Flipkart Supercoins to spend across the platform.

Adding everyday convenience to travel rewards, Swiggy has joined the programme, bringing benefits to Etihad Guest members across more than 700 cities in India. Existing members will receive six months of complimentary Swiggy One membership, with plans to soon allow members to earn Miles on all Swiggy spends.

In another first, Etihad has partnered with Shoppers Stop India, one of the country’s largest department store chains. As part of the launch, Etihad Guest members can opt in for one year of complimentary Platinum status in the Shoppers Stop First Citizen loyalty programme until 15 February. Members will also be able to earn Etihad Guest Miles on their shopping spends in the coming months.

These partnerships highlight Etihad Airways’ growing commitment to India, one of its most important and fastest-growing international markets. Alongside collaborations with Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai City FC, locally inspired cuisine, and Hindi-language digital experiences, the expanded Etihad Guest programme reinforces the airline’s focus on building deeper, value-driven relationships with Indian travellers.