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Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines have announced a new loyalty partnership between their respective programs. The partnership took effect on July 1, 2025, and from that date on, members can earn and redeem points on one airline through the other’s loyalty program.
Here's what to know about this new partnership.
Earn and Redeem Etihad Miles For Flights On Vietnam Airlines
When flying on Vietnam Airlines, Etihad Guest members will earn miles at the following rates:
| Cabin | Fare | Miles Earned |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class | Business Flex | 150% |
| Business Classic | 125% | |
| Premium Economy | Premium Economy Flex | 100% |
| Premium Economy Classic | 100% | |
| Economy Class | Economy Flex | 90% |
| Economy Classic | 55% | |
| Economy Lite | 20% | |
| Economy Super Lite | 10% |
Etihad Guest redemptions on Vietnam Airlines are now live. That means if you search a route operated by Vietnam Airlines, you can likely book it using Etihad Guest miles.
However, Etihad has not yet published an official redemption chart for Vietnam Airlines flights. That will likely be released soon, but in the meantime, we are seeing plenty of domestic Vietnam routes starting at around 6,000 miles, as shown in the screenshot below.
Longer routes should become available as well, but at the time of writing, you cannot search for Etihad Guest awards between San Francisco (SFO) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), which is the only current Vietnam Airlines route between Vietnam and the United States.
Earn and Redeem Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles for Flights On Etihad
Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles members flying on Etihad will earn miles as follows:
| Class of Service | Booking Class | Accrual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| First Class | F, A, R | 2.5 |
| Business Class | J, C | 1.75 |
| Business Class | Z, P | 1.15 |
| Economy Class | Y, B, H | 1.00 |
| Economy Class | K, M, Q, L | 0.75 |
| Economy Class | G, V, U | 0.50 |
| Economy Class | E, T | 0.25 |
| Economy Class | S, X, N, I, O | 0.00 |
Etihad redemptions should also be available through Lotusmiles. Vietnam Airlines has a detailed award chart for redeeming miles on partner airlines, and all signs point to Etihad being included. Keep in mind that awards are priced per segment.
Here is a direct link to the PDF of Vietnam Airlines' partner award chart.
Related: Unlock Delta Sky Club Access, SkyTeam Perks by Matching Airline or Hotel Status to Vietnam Airlines
What The Partnership Does Not Cover
It’s important to note that this partnership is limited to earning and redeeming miles. There are no reciprocal elite benefits when flying on the other airline’s metal.
That means everything from lounge access and priority boarding to extra baggage and priority check-in is excluded. So, Vietnam Airlines elites hoping to access Etihad’s impressive global lounge network are out of luck.
Our Take
This is a logical move for both airlines. Etihad has been steadily building a strong network of partnerships across multiple alliances. It already partners with KLM, Air France, Garuda, Saudia, Air Europa, SAS, and China Eastern. Adding Vietnam Airlines is another step toward creating its own de facto SkyTeam-style alliance.
For Etihad Guest members, the ability to earn miles on Vietnam Airlines flights is a welcome addition that further enhances the program.
For members of other SkyTeam programs, this partnership may not offer much value. You’d typically be better off crediting your flights to Delta SkyMiles or Flying Blue. However, if you're looking to build an Etihad Guest balance for a specific redemption, crediting Vietnam Airlines flights to the program is a smart idea!
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