UAE national airline Etihad Airways paid tribute to 75 founding staff members

Abu Dhabi, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has paid tribute to 75 employees who have been with company since the start of operations ten years ago. At a celebratory gala dinner at the Westin in Abu Dhabi, executives from the airline’s senior management team handed out recognition… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi non-profit social organisation Monyati Initiative partner to empower underprivileged women in Kashmir, Pakistan

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has teamed up once again with the Monyati Initiative, an Abu Dhabi based non-profit social development organisation, to empower underprivileged women in Kashmir, Pakistan. Etihad Airways and Monyati donated sewing machines and sewing packages to the KDRC Vocational Sewing Centre… Read the full press release

UAE national airline Etihad Airways announced double daily schedule for Abu Dhabi-Munich services from 1 February 2014

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will increase its Abu Dhabi-Munich services from seven flights per week to a double daily schedule from 1 February 2014. Munich was Etihad Airways’ first destination in Germany, and a daily flight linking the Bavarian capital with Etihad Airways’ Abu… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways expanded its codeshare agreement with South Korea’s largest airline Korean Air

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its codeshare agreement with Korean Air, South Korea’s largest airline, to include six new destinations. In the second phase of cooperation, Etihad Airways will place its EY code on Korean Air services from Seoul Incheon to Honolulu,… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways supports global and national initiatives for early detection and treatment of breast cancer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is supporting global and national initiatives for the early detection and treatment of breast cancer with a comprehensive programme of activity during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. The Etihad Airways 2013 breast cancer awareness campaign… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announced incredible deal on its celebratory flight to Dubai/Abu Dhab

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE FOR EUR 25* Budapest, Hungary, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air the largest low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe*, announced today an incredible deal on its celebratory flight to  Dubai/Abu Dhabi taking off on  27 October 2013. The seats on this flight to Dubai will be sold for EUR 25*, there are only… Read the full press release

airberlin’s seven international Area Managers now offer their personal travel tips for their favorite destinations

Berlin, Germany, 2013-10-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The summer is already over but autumn and winter have a lot to offer for globetrotters as well. A short trip south is a way of prolonging the summer. Barcelona, Alicante, Rome or Abu Dhabi are ideal destinations for a long weekend. For anyone who prefers wintry conditions airberlin operates flights… Read the full press release

Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi

DUBAI, UAE and MCLEAN, Va., 2013-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the most recognised hospitality brand in the Middle East, today announced the opening of Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi following a refurbishment and rebranding programme. The hotel joins the company’s burgeoning UAE portfolio and will add an additional 281 rooms to Hilton Worldwide’s growing 3000+… Read the full press release

ADAC-operated Middle East business aviation airport Al Bateen Executive Airport to base Rotana Jet’s new A319 Airbus at its facilities

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, the dedicated business aviation airport in the Middle East operated by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), announced today that Rotana Jet will be basing a new A319 Airbus at its facilities. The Rotana Jet fleet currently based at Al Bateen Executive Airport consists of… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways and Etihad introduced direct flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Government of Kenya is leveraging on the introduction of direct flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi to boost trade between Kenya and the United Arab Emirates. Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure, Eng. Michael Kamau, said the move, which follows the signing of a codeshare agreement between national carrier… Read the full press release

Travelport signed multi-year global distribution system deal with Abu Dhabi based Al Badie Travel Agency

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, has announced a multi-year global distribution system (GDS) deal with Al Badie Travel Agency – one of the most established travel companies in Abu Dhabi. The new contract is a testament to… Read the full press release

ADAC Led A Comprehensive Tour For Students To Promote The Aviation Industry With Younger Generations

Al Yasmina School grade 2 students tour of the Capital’s airport to experience the potential of this dynamic industry in the coming year  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its commitment to promoting the aviation industry with younger generations, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), with the support of Etihad Airways, welcomed… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports Company Implements eProcurement Technology System

Partnership with Tejari aims to advance procurement functionality  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today announced a five year contract with Tejari to implement eProcurement technology across all contracting and supply management systems. ADAC will use the technology to enhance buyer and supplier interaction throughout the organization. The contract… Read the full press release

ADAC re-opens access roads to Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-05-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 27th May 2013, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) re-opened the access roads to Abu Dhabi International Airport, enabling travelers to enter Terminals 1 and 3 from the upper curbside as per the pre-construction period. ADAC had previously announced that these access routes would be diverted for 60… Read the full press release

Al Bateen Executive Airport chosen as Stopover airport in the Middle East region by Flight-Ambulance-International

Additional aircraft, served by German medical team, to be stationed at Al Bateen Executive Airport 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates German Air Ambulance Specialist and VVIP-Jet-Operator Flight-Ambulance-International (FAI) rent-a-jet AG has named today Al Bateen Executive Airport as its ideal stopover airport in the Middle East region. Through this agreement with the… Read the full press release

Jet Airways to introduce daily services from Kochi to Kuwait via Abu Dhabi

2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will introduce daily services from Kochi to Kuwait via Abu Dhabi, effective May 16, 2013. Jet Airways presently operates double daily flights between Mumbai and Kuwait. The airline will deploy a state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 Next Generation (NG) aircraft on this route, offering Premiere and Economy guests… Read the full press release

300 world ‘super routes’ attract 20% of all air travel, Amadeus reveals in new analysis of global trends

Each ‘super route’ carries over 1 million passengers per annum, according to the research. Air travel in 2012 was higher than 2011 in all regions of the world with significant growth of 9% in Asia and 6% in Latin America. Asia is the world’s most competitive aviation market with 75% of routes served by three… Read the full press release