As of March 2026, Etihad Airways is not a formal member of the SkyTeam alliance, nor is it a member of Star Alliance or Oneworld. Etihad has historically preferred a "partner-based" model, maintaining its own independent network while forming deep codeshare agreements and bilateral partnerships with specific airlines across all major alliances. For instance, Etihad has strong ties with SkyTeam members like Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines, allowing passengers to earn and redeem miles across those specific networks. While there is frequently speculation about Etihad joining a global alliance to compete with Qatar Airways (Oneworld), the Abu Dhabi-based carrier currently remains unaligned, choosing instead to focus on its "Etihad Guest" loyalty program and its strategic joint ventures.