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Wednesday, October 19, 2011


  Tripoli Added As The New Destination of Etihad Airways

Tripoli will before long be on Etihad Airways route map as the flagbearer of the UAE plans its newest destination.

The Libyan capital will turn out to be the fifth North African destination for the carrier.

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The Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, Mr James Hogan, said the airline was planning three flights a week to Tripoli. He also added that as soon as the NATO no-fly zone is lifted, the airport is declared safe and all the suitable infra-structure is in place,they will be able to begin services.

The return flights, to be operated by an Airbus A330-200 with 22 Pearl Business Class and 240 Coral Economy seats,will be on sale within weeks.

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Monday, August 15, 2011


  Etihad Introduces Flights to East Africa

Etihad Airways announced lately the commencement of flights to Nairobi, its first destination in East Africa.

A daily service from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi will start on April 1 next year, operated by a two class A320 aircraft with 16 Pearl Business class and 120 Coral Economy seats.
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Nairobi becomes the 72nd destination in Etihad’s global network and the return flights will create a new link connecting the two capital cities of Kenya and the United Arab Emirates.

The airline‘s Chief Executive Officer, Mr James Hogan, stated that this new route will permit Etihad to tap into huge traffic flows between East Africa, North Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent.

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Friday, July 15, 2011


  Etihad To Increase Flights To Erbil This September

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will double its flights from Abu Dhabi to Erbil from September beginning. 

The present twice-weekly service will augment to four services per week, complementing Etihad’s daily operation to its other Iraqi destination, Baghdad.
                                                 
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Etihad commenced two-class Airbus A320 operations to Erbil in June 2010, and the load factor on the route went beyond 80 per cent by May 2011. This additional capacity is aimed at meeting enduring high demand on Etihad’s Erbil flights.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer stated that they were committed to building and strengthening ties in their region. With these additional flights, Etihad will provide air travelers from around the world extensively improved connection opportunities through their Abu Dhabi hub as they continue to add breadth and depth through additional frequencies on key routes across their expanding global network. He said that they expect to see continuing strong demand on these routes, particularly from government and business travellers, as well as people from Iraq visiting family and friends around the world.

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Monday, March 7, 2011


  Etihad Airways Increases Frequency From Manchester

Etihad Airways has announced it is to double the frequency of its service connecting Manchester and Abu Dhabi from August 2011.

The decision will take the number of flights from the northern airport from 7 to 14 each week, more than the intended 10 a week earlier announced.

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Etihad stated that it persists to build its dedication to Manchester and the north west region of England subsequent to the opening of its first and business class lounge at Manchester Airport in November 2010.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways chief executive stated that the frequency increase illustrates how Etihad has positively established itself in the north west of England and that they were the airline of choice for business and leisure travelers, whether flying to Abu Dhabi or transferring through to destinations in the east, such as Australia, Thailand and Japan.

Andrew Harrison, Manchester Airport’s managing director, added that following the increase in flights and the launching of the premium lounge in Terminal 1 at the end of last year, Etihad has again shown its dedication to the North of England by escalating the frequency of the service.

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Sunday, January 23, 2011


  Etihad Airways and Hertz Partner to Deliver Consistent Travel Experience

Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airways has signed a three-year agreement with Hertz, bringing the airline's passengers a wide range of worldwide car rental benefits as well as money saving offers. The joint venture is intended to integrate the technology platforms of both Hertz and Etihad Airways to deliver a seamless travel experience.

Hertz has built a new out-and-out microsite enabling Etihad Airways customers to book online, and has also created an exceptional platform enabling Etihad Call Centre staff to offer customers a competitive deal on car hire while booking their flights by phone.

Hertz car rental services are now accessible to all Etihad Airways customers internationally through multiple reservation channels, including etihad.com, Etihad call centres, Etihad Holidays and retail outlets.

This absolute partnership stands out as a market leader in terms of incorporation between an airline and a car rental organisation, and builds on the reimbursement and privileges of the companies existing loyalty programme partnership.

In order to mark the commencement of the partnership, all Etihad Airways clientele renting a car with Hertz by April 30, 2011 will have the opportunity to win a lavish package of 2 return Etihad Airways flights to either Europe or Australia, five nights’ five-star accommodation at Relais & Chateaux, and the use of a Hertz Prestige Collection vehicle for 5 days.

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011


  Etihad Airways Introduces Flights To Bangalore

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced flights to its eighth destination in Bangalore,India.Currently Etihad operates 4 return flights a week to Bangalore.

The airline would augment to a daily service on the route from March 25, 2011 at the beginning of its summer scheduling season.

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Neerja Bhatia, Etihad Airways Country Manager in India stated that India is an immensely significant market for Etihad and that they also operate to more destinations in India than any other country.

Etihad operates a two class Airbus A320 on the novel Bangalore route configured to accommodate 140 passengers with 20 in Business class and 120 in Economy class.

With the inclusion of Bangalore, Etihad flies to 8 Indian destinations, counting the cities of New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad and Kochi with a totality of 49 flights to India per week.

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Monday, November 1, 2010


  Etihad Commenced Economy-Only Flights From October 31

Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi based national airline of the UAE, commenced its 'all economy' class service from October 31.The reconfigured Airbus A320 aircraft accommodates 162 economy class passengers, which is 42 more than the similar aircraft in the Etihad fleet which carrys the complete range of seating options.

The aircraft operates to Alexandria, Colombo, Damascus, Thiruvananthapuram, Calicut and Peshawar.

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In the month of August, James Hogan, CEO of the Abu Dhabi based carrier made a statement to the Arabian Business that the introduction of the all economy class aircraft is the beginning of a new era for Etihad.

Etihad Airways operates nearly 147 daily flights to 64 destinations in 42 countries,via a fleet of 54 aircraft. Its operation is to a great deal centered in Europe and Asia, as well as Oceania, Africa and North America. Its main base is Abu Dhabi International Airport,with its head office located in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi.

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Wednesday, September 1, 2010


  Etihad To Commence All Economy Service In October

Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the UAE, will launch its first all economy class aircraft into its fleet in October 2010. The two Airbus A320s will be configured to carry 162 economy class passengers which is an addition of 42 from the present economy capacity.

The entire economy cabin aircraft will function to short haul Etihad destinations, which have soaring demand for economy traffic and low demand for premium traffic. Initially these destinations will include Alexandria, Calicut, Colombo, Damascus, Doha and Thiruvananthapuram.

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Plans are in place to widen the all economy fleet to 10 A320 aircraft which will facilitate the airline to launch new short haul destinations which have low demand for premium travel and also to existing Etihad destinations.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ Chief Executive Officer stated that Etihad has developed at an extraordinary pace during the past six and a half years.He also added that Etihad has built a strong brand and a strong business, and it is the right time to challenge the way we serve our diverse markets and segments.

He added that the all economy aircraft will permit Etihad to provide a more competitive product in key point-to-point markets in Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and the Indian Subcontinent, while maintaining the high standards of service we have become famous for.

Customers traveling on the fresh 'all economy' aircraft will obtain the same world class service and product that is featured on the present narrow body fleet, such as seat back in-flight entertainment screens as well as hot and cold meals and beverages.

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Wednesday, June 9, 2010


  Etihad Introduces Exclusive Promotions To Europe As Well As Abu Dhabi

Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, that operates immensely famous twice daily flights from Bangkok to Abu Dhabi and onwards to over 60 destinations around the globe, is presently providing amazing promotions for customers traveling from Bangkok to its home base in Abu Dhabi as well as European destinations.

Etihad's fare from Bangkok to Abu Dhabi begins at an affordable price of THB 12,050* for Coral Economy Class, and from THB 29,260* for Pearl Business Class. For passengers who long to experience the cosmopolitan life in Dubai, Etihad also provides a complementary limousine for Pearl Business Class or a luxury coach Coral Economy Class transfer service via Abu Dhabi International Airport and your hotel in Dubai. The special fares from Bangkok to Abu Dhabi or/and a complementary transfer to Dubai, is accessible to book from now until 17 June 2010. Travel period needs to be completed by 30 June 2010.

Etihad also provides exceptional promotions from Bangkok to European destinations that includes London, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Casablanca, Brussels, Manchester, Geneva and Milan, commencing from THB 18,000* for Coral Economy Class, and THB 70,000* for Pearl Business Class. This promotion is accessible for booking from now upto 30 June 2010, with the travel period being upto 31 July 2010.

Note:*The prices are exclusive of airport tax as well as fuel surcharge

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Tuesday, May 25, 2010


  Etihad Airways Wins Skytrax's World's Best First Class Award

Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airways has won three awards for its First Class at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, based on the results of the newest Skytrax survey on 200 airlines across the globe.

The public poll, which included nearly 18 million worldwide air travelers from more than 100 countries, named the Abu Dhabi-based airline as possessing the 'World's Best First Class', 'Best First Class Airline Seat' and 'Best First Class Onboard Catering'. Skytrax awards are among the most esteemed in the aviation industry.

The annual Skytrax survey takes into account all aspects of the air travel experience as well as the quality of client service delivered by each airline's staff.

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways' Chief Commercial Officer stated that they are extremely glad to have won these three awards for their new as well as pioneering First Class product and service which is now accepted as the world's best by the ultimate judges i.e the air travelers.

Etihad redefined luxury air travel in 2009 when it launched its new First Class cabin suite. The cabin includes 12 individual suites, accessed by its own sliding door and contains a personal wardrobe and a mini bar. It also consists of a 23-inch wide-screen TV LCD screen and comfortable soft furnishings and leather upholstered by world-renowned Poltrona Frau, which also supplies interiors for Ferrari cars.

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