Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched a Meet & Greet service for guests arriving on Etihad Airways flights at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The service can be booked up to 48 hours before travel and is designed to make it easy and quick to collect luggage and pass through Abu Dhabi immigration and customs.

The Silver Package includes a personal welcome on arrival with one staff member for every one to five guests, immigration fast track and assistance with baggage collection.

The cost for this package is US$38 per person.

The Gold Package includes all of the components of the Silver Package, but with one staff member for every guest as well as a complimentary personal porter to collect and transport baggage through the airport to curbside.

The cost for this package is US$65 per person.

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways chief commercial officer, said: “We are always looking at ways to make flying with Etihad Airways easier and more enjoyable.

“Being met by a friendly face and helped with luggage and guided through immigration and customs makes the process a breeze.

“Our Meet and Greet service is further demonstration of our commitment to giving our guests a memorable experience, which is also in the tradition of our warm Arabian hospitality.”