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Etihad Airways reaffirmed its commitment to start Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operations in December 2014

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A380 to operate triple-daily London flights, Sydney confirmed as second destination B787 flying to Düsseldorf, Doha, Washington DC, Mumbai, Brisbane and Moscow Comprehensive training program underway for airline’s pilots and cabin crew Aircraft will debut The Residence, plus new First, Business and Economy products Abu Dhabi, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways opens new Al Ain contact centre facility to provide 24/7 assistance to the airline’s guests

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Abu Dhabi, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has completed the final phase in the development of its Al Ain contact centre facility, with the opening of a second contact centre, bringing to three the number of centres within the UAE, and a total of four… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways names Mr Gianni Tronza as its General Manager for Switzerland

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Abu Dhabi, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed Mr Gianni Tronza as its new General Manager for Switzerland effective immediately. In his new role, Gianni Tronza will be based in Zurich, where he will lead Etihad Airways’ expanded commercial operations in Switzerland following the… Read the full press release

UAE national airline Etihad Airways to hold 10 cabin crew recruitment days in July 2014

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Abu Dhabi, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — UAE, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is holding 10 cabin crew recruitment days this month (July 2014). Held in different cities across the world, the recruitment days will give individuals with hospitality experience the opportunity to take their career sky high, by… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways and Google partner to make flight search more convenient

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced a partnership with Google to make it more convenient for travellers to view the airline’s flight schedules and fares on the search engine’s flight search tool. Using Flight Search, travellers in the US, Canada, the… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways becomes Melbourne City Football Club’s new principal partner

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Five-year sponsorship agreement announced with Hyundai A-League club Etihad Airways branding to feature on the front of home and away team kit Joint initiatives to include children’s football schools and fan competitions Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Melbourne City Football Club has announced Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways introduces mobile boarding passes on select routes for guests using its mobile online check-in facility

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-6-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced mobile boarding passes on select routes for guests using its mobile online check-in facility. The new program offers increased check-in options, reduces paper wastage, eliminates the risk of boarding pass loss, and enables the storage of… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways and Air Seychelles extend codeshare agreement

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-6-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has extended its codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles to include the island carrier’s new services between Paris and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to commence on 2 July 2014. Operated by Air Seychelles’ brightly-coloured Airbus A330-200 aircraft featuring 18… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways launches direct non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and Zurich

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-6-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The launch of direct non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and Zurich by Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will bring greater choice for travellers and strengthen Switzerland as a European air transport hub. The new service launched on 1 June 2014, builds on… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways exhibits The Marina Picasso Legacy Collection lithographs in its premium lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

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PARIS, 2014-5-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways has opened a unique new art exhibition showcasing lithographs from The Marina Picasso Legacy Collection in its premium lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The lithographs come from the acclaimed collection of Pablo Picasso’s granddaughter, Marina Picasso. The Etihad Airways lounge is one of a few… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways selected RMG Networks (RMGN) as its onboard media sales provider

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed RMG Networks (RMGN), a leading provider of technology-driven video advertising and visual communications solutions, as its onboard media sales provider. RMG has a comprehensive network of partners and leading sales expertise to market the Etihad Airways media… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways raised almost half million dirhams in support of the Children’s Cancer Hospital Foundation 57357 in Egypt

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, raised almost half a million dirhams in support of the Children’s Cancer Hospital Foundation 57357 in Egypt through the charity marathon held last week as part of its “Colour Their Lives” campaign. The 57357 Hospital, located in Cairo, is one… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia announced Etihad Airways as its gold airline partner for the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE14)

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia today announced Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, as its gold airline partner for the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE14), Australia’s largest annual travel and tourism business-to-business event taking place for the first time this year in Cairns. ATE14 will see around 600 ‘buyer’ delegates… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways to double its flights between Abu Dhabi and New York City

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Etihad Airways to add a second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and New York City More choice for Abu Dhabi business, Government, expatriate and leisure travellers New one-stop connections to / from more than 30 destinations, via Abu Dhabi hub Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates,… Read the full press release

UAE carrier Etihad Airways achieved highest ever passenger and cargo volumes in 2013

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-1-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is celebrating a year of record-breaking success after achieving its highest ever passenger and cargo volumes in 2013. Nearly 12 million people flew with Etihad Airways last year, marking a significant increase of nearly 16 per cent in comparison to… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways to host recruiting days for cabin crew in Chicago, New York and Washington D.C.

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-12-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Talented hospitality professionals based in the US now have the opportunity to take their career high into the sky, by joining Etihad Airways’ world’s leading airline cabin crew. Competent US nationals, who are interested in joining the airline’s award-winning team of cabin crew, food and beverage managers, and qualified in-flight… Read the full press release

UAE national airline Etihad Airways to start flying daily to Perth, Western Australia from July 2014

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will commence daily flights to Perth, Western Australia on July 15, 2014. The non-stop services between the airline’s hub and its fourth Australian gateway bring to 351 the number of weekly flights which Etihad Airways operates between Australia and Abu… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways owned destination management company Hala Abu Dhabi to introduce tours and safaris services in United Arab Emirates

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Abu Dhabi, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hala Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s leading destination management company of Etihad Airways, has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of tours and safaris services in the United Arab Emirates. An exciting range of city tours and desert safaris have been launched this week, which are operated by Hala… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways donates to the Zayed Higher Organization’s Al Modheef Centre for elderly people with special needs

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Abu Dhabi, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the United Arab Emirates’ 42nd National Day celebrations, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has made a donation to the Zayed Higher Organization’s Al Modheef Centre for elderly people with special needs. A delegation of senior staff and volunteers from the airline’s Abu Dhabi head… Read the full press release

The Etihad Airways’ Corporate Affairs department named in-house team of the year at the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) awards

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Etihad Airways’ Corporate Affairs department last night won the coveted in-house team of the year at the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) awards ceremony. The award win was announced at a gala dinner in Dubai which brought the region’s leading public relations and communications figures together for an… Read the full press release

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

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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

Etihad Airways delegation in Washington D.C. for high-level government and commercial meetings

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways’ President and Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan, this week visited the United States, leading a delegation of senior airline executives at a series of government and commercial meetings in Washington, D.C. The meetings took place in the same week that Etihad Airways announced a firm order for up to… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways closed its strategic acquisition of 24 per cent equity stake in Jet Airways

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates and Jet Airways today announced that the airlines closed the transaction for the subscription of a 24 per cent equity stake by Etihad Airways in Jet Airways. All requisite Indian regulatory approvals had been obtained by November 12, 2013. Jet… Read the full press release

Serbia flag carrier Air Serbia to add ten next generation A320neo aircraft to its fleet

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Belgrade, Serbia, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Serbia, the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, today announced that ten next generation A320neo aircraft have been confirmed for its fleet. The deal is valued at more than US$1 billion at list prices. The deal for Air Serbia, unveiled at the Dubai Air Show, forms part of the… Read the full press release

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

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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

Preferred Hotel Group partners with Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways’ award winning frequent flyer program

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Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group™ today announced a new partnership with Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways’ award winning frequent flyer program. This move will enhance the company’s footprint in the Middle East and support recent development in the region. The strategic alliance allows members of the Etihad Guest loyalty program to earn Etihad… Read the full press release

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

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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

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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

UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways confirmed its equity stake in Virgin Australia Holdings reached 19.9 per cent

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today confirmed its equity stake in Virgin Australia Holdings had reached 19.9 per cent. This follows a series of on-market purchases of Virgin Australia shares over recent weeks. The Abu Dhabi-based airline now holds more than 515 million shares in… Read the full press release

Shehab Al Shehhi is Etihad Airways’ first Emirati aviation engineer to obtain an Airbus A320 authorisation certificate

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has celebrated the graduation of thefirst Emirati certified aircraftengineerwho successfully completed the airline’s Graduate Engineering Traineeprogram. Shehab Al Shehhiis Etihad Airways’ first Emirati aviation engineer to obtain an Airbus A320 authorisation certificate, allowing him to certify the certificate of… Read the full press release