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Sabre now selling Etihad pre-reserved seats

Sabre now selling Etihad pre-reserved seats

3 May 2014 Airline News

Sabre Corporation is now selling Etihad’s Extra Legroom Seating and pre-paid bags in the Sabre global distribution system. Shelly Terry, vice president of Supplier Merchandising for Sabre Travel Network, said the sale of ancillaries, such as pre-reserved seats continue to be a valuable revenue stream for airlines and provides travelers with more choices for their flight experience.

Etihad boosts airberlin restructuring plans

Etihad boosts airberlin restructuring plans

29 April 2014 Airline News

Etihad Airways welcomed airberlin’s decision to accelerate structural change within the airline to target sustainable profitability. airberlin announced a strategic review of its long-term business model as it reported its 2013 annual financial results.

Hogan inducted into British Travel & Hospitality Industry Hall of Fame

Hogan inducted into British Travel & Hospitality Industry Hall of Fame

28 April 2014 Airline News

Etihad Airways president James Hogan has been inducted into The British Travel & Hospitality Industry Hall of Fame in honour of his “significant part in creating and developing the travel and tourism industry in Britain and globally”. Announced during a gala dinner in London, Hogan was selected for this honour by a nominating committee of senior industry leaders, including past inductees into The British Travel and Hospitality Industry Hall of Fame, which was first established in 1995.

New appointment for Etihad Airways

New appointment for Etihad Airways

28 April 2014 Airline News

Etihad Airways has appointed Abdelrahman Abdullah Al Madhloum Al Suwaidi as its new general manager for Cyprus. Al Suwaidi will lead the further development of Etihad Airways’ commercial strategy in Cyprus, ensuring the continued success of the airline’s business in the eastern Mediterranean region.

Key leadership appointments for Etihad Airways

Key leadership appointments for Etihad Airways

22 April 2014 Airline News

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has today announced five senior appointments in operations, marketing and guest experience, as part of the progressive realignment of the business to the Etihad Aviation Group structure announced last month. The new structure marks the transition from a single entity airline to a wider global aviation group.

Fiji Airways joins Etihad in codeshare deal

Fiji Airways joins Etihad in codeshare deal

18 April 2014 Airline News

Fiji Airways and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have announced a new and far reaching interline agreement between the two carriers.This agreement will allow reciprocal sales from and to 12 cities in Europe, 17 cities in the Middle East, five cities in Africa, five cities in North America, 29 cities in Asia and three cities in Australia to and from Fiji.

Etihad Airways launches Manchester City treasure hunt

Etihad Airways launches Manchester City treasure hunt

17 April 2014 Airline News

Etihad Airways has today announced the launch of a social media promotion in Manchester for a chance to get up close and personal with the Capital One Cup and win a trip to Abu Dhabi, the airline’s home city. The air carrier has teamed up with Manchester Airport and Manchester City FC to invite participants to #EtihadHunt on April 18th 2014.

Etihad increases presence in Mediterranean with holiday season flights

Etihad increases presence in Mediterranean with holiday season flights

16 April 2014 Airline News

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced it will boost frequency and capacity to Athens and Larnaca, adding depth to its expanding network, while enhancing connectivity over its Abu Dhabi hub. Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways chief commercial officer, said: “These increases in frequency and capacity demonstrate our commitment to build a global, connected network.”

Etihad Airways sees strong performance in first quarter

Etihad Airways sees strong performance in first quarter

15 April 2014 Airline News

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced its strongest ever passenger and cargo volumes for a first quarter, together with US$1.4 billion in total revenues during the three-month period, marking a year-on-year increase of 27 per cent. A total of 3.2 million passengers travelled with Etihad Airways during the first quarter of 2014, over 14 per cent higher than the 2.8 million passengers from the same period last year.

Etihad Airways in sports focus with Mumbai Indians cricket team deal

Etihad Airways in sports focus with Mumbai Indians cricket team deal

13 April 2014 Airline News

Etihad Airways continues to strengthen ties with India and equity partner, Jet Airways, following a new sponsorship deal naming both airlines as principal sponsors and official airlines of the celebrated Mumbai Indians cricket team. This is the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s first high profile sports sponsorship in the region and one that underscores its expanding commitment to the Indian market.

Etihad champions equity investment strategy at Global Aerospace Summit

Etihad champions equity investment strategy at Global Aerospace Summit

Etihad Airways and its Abu Dhabi home-base continue to benefit from the airline’s strategy of working closely with network partners which, in turn, is supporting economic growth in markets around the world. Details of the successful expansion strategy were shared by James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ president, during his keynote address to delegates at the Global Aerospace Summit being held in Abu Dhabi.