Posted by mkmajeed in Airline News on October 22nd, 2009 | No Comments
Global airline audit forum to be hosted by Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is to host the 18th Annual Conference of the International Association of Airline Internal Auditors (IAAIA) in the airline’s home base of Abu Dhabi from Sunday, 29 November to Wednesday, 2 December 2009. The annual conference brings together chief audit executives and senior audit staff...
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Posted by Adee in Airline News on August 20th, 2009 | No Comments
Etihad Airways and American Airlines codeshare agreement
Air travellers in the UAE now have greater access to the American market, following regulatory approval for a new codeshare agreement between Etihad Airways and American Airlines. The new codeshare agreement comes into effect this week and coincides with the launch by Etihad Airways of flights to Chicago...
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Posted by Adee in Airline News on August 6th, 2009 | No Comments
More Hyderabad flights with Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is to boost its Indian flying programme with the addition of Hyderabad to its expanding global network. The Abu Dhabi-based airline will become the first airline to operate flights between its home base and the state capital of Andhra Pradesh, when it launches its non-stop, four times...
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Posted by mkmajeed in Airline News on May 6th, 2009 | No Comments
Etihad Airways to Launch New First Class Cabin Suite
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is enhancing its luxury air travel experience for premium passengers with its new first class cabin suite. The new first class cabin contains 12 individual suites, which have been designed to provide first class customers with more privacy, greater comfort and increased...
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Posted by Naseer Ahmad in Airline News on April 14th, 2009 | No Comments
Masdar and Etihad Airways Partner to Promote Sustainability
As part of Abu Dhabi’s ongoing effort to implement innovative sustainability solutions, Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted future energy initiative, and Etihad Airways have signed an agreement to cooperate across a range of activities to reduce the airline’s carbon footprint through sustainable...
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Posted by jones in Airline News on April 7th, 2009 | No Comments
Etihad Enjoys Success With New Melbourne Route
MELBOURNE  — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, says it is enjoying success with the addition of the airline’s new Melbourne route. Since Etihad’s inaugural Melbourne flight on March 30, the airline has experienced near-capacity passenger loads and...
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Posted by mkmajeed in Airline News on March 19th, 2009 | No Comments
Etihad Airways’ Ambitious Growth Plans for 2009
Despite the global economic crisis, Etihad Airways has ambitious plans for 2009 aiming to increase its passenger numbers  by 15% to a total of seven million. The airline will expand its global flight network to 55 destinations during the year as well as grow its fleet to more than 50 aircraft. Etihad...
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Posted by mkmajeed in Airline News on March 16th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Etihad Airways announces new world wide campaign from Kuwait via Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi based airline, Etihad Airways is further strengthening its global reach from Kuwait by announcing a new world leading campaign that caters to the demands of passengers travelling from Kuwait via Abu Dhabi to 19 destinations that cover the North American, European, Australian, African and the...
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Posted by mkmajeed in Airline News on March 3rd, 2009 | No Comments
Etihad Airways to launch Cyprus service
Dubai: Etihad Airways will in June add Larnaca in Cyprus to its flying programme to Europe from Abu Dhabi. The new three flight-a-week service will bring Etihad’s global flight network to 53 cities, supplementing new services to Melbourne in Australia in March and Istanbul and Athens, which will...
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Posted by Yamna in Airline News on February 19th, 2009 | No Comments
Non stop flights by Etihad Airways
Starting September 2, 2009, Etihad Airways will fly non-stop from Abu Dhabi to Chicago, offering excellent connections via Abu Dhabi to and from destinations in the Indian Subcontinent, the Gulf, Middle East, Africa and Australia. The service will initially operate three times a week and will go up to...
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Posted by Naseer Ahmad in Airline News on November 10th, 2008 | 2 Comments
Etihad Airways planning to boost Bahrain flights
MANAMA: Etihad Airways is planning to increase its frequency from four to seven daily on the Bahrain-Abu Dhabi sector, it was revealed yesterday. The airline, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary, has registered a 50 per cent increase in traffic out of Bahrain, said general manager for northern...
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Posted by Naseer Ahmad in Airline Financial News on November 4th, 2008 | No Comments
Etihad Airways to save Dh73m on fuel this year
Etihad Airways would be able to reduce its annual aviation fuel bill by Dh73 million ($20m) by the end of this year, owing to a series of cost-saving measures.The airline said yesterday it has so far saved more than Dh44m.The Abu Dhabi-based carrier, which launched a fuel hedging strategy in December...
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Posted by Adee in Airline News, Travel on October 6th, 2008 | No Comments
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad recorded 35 % passenger growth in 2008
Abu Dhabi’s state-owned Etihad Airways said on Monday it recorded 33 percent passenger growth in the first nine months of 2008, during which it added four destinations. The Abu Dhabi-based airline carried 4.4 million passengers across its network of current 48 destinations, compared to 3.3 million...
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Posted by mkmajeed in Airline News, Travel on June 12th, 2008 | No Comments
Airline News : Etihad appoints new Australian GM
SYDNEY: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Lindsay White as its new Australian GM. White replaces Cramer Ball who has been promoted to regional GM Asia Pacific South and Australasia. White has 26 years of industry experience, having started his career with...
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