Etihad Airways News

Etihad Airways expands Gulf Air partnership
The wide-ranging, subject to obtaining applicable governmental and regulatory approvals, sets out specific actions for deepening and broadening commercial cooperation.

Etihad Airways vaccinates frontline staff against Covid-19
The flag-carrier of the United Arab Emirates has claimed to be the first airline in the world to have vaccinated all operating pilots and cabin crew against Covid-19.

Etihad partners with GE Aviation for new sustainability project
GE Aviation and Etihad have partnered to launch the new 360 Foam Wash, a ground-breaking jet engine cleaning system. The product optimises performance of GE90 and GEnx-1B engines.

Etihad partners with IATA for Covid-19 Travel Pass
The mobile app is designed to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with government requirements for Covid-19 tests or vaccines.

Etihad Airways to launch charter flight service
Fully customisable, business and leisure guests can choose from a variety of flight options including a dedicated passenger service, cargo only flight or a combined passenger and cargo package.

Abu Dhabi reopens borders to international travellers
International tourists, residents and travellers from selected destinations, flying with Etihad Airways, will be allowed to enter the emirate without the need to self-isolate for 14-days.

Breaking Travel News investigates: Etihad Airways
Long considered an industry leader in the Middle East, Etihad Airways has been recognised with a series of top accolades by voters at the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News finds out more about what separates the carrier from its competition in global aviation

Etihad to launch new Beijing flights in December
Etihad has unveiled plans for another route to China, with flights from Beijing to Abu Dhabi to launch on December 7th. The service will operate weekly using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Etihad Airways launches facial recognition trial with SITA
The airline has partnered with information technology company SITA to trial the use of facial biometrics in order to check in cabin crew at the airline’s crew briefing centre at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

EL AL Israel Airlines to develop Etihad partnership
EL AL Israel Airlines and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, are set to explore deeper cooperation following the signing of a virtual memorandum of understanding.

Etihad to launch Israel connection next spring
Etihad Airways will launch a daily scheduled year-round flight to Tel Aviv, the economic and technological centre of Israel, following normalisation of diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates.

Kamark departs as Etihad restructures operations
Robin Kamark has stepped down from his role as chief commercial officer with Etihad Airways as the carrier restructures in the wake of the Covid-19 travel slump.