Etihad Airways News
New Managing Director of Amadeus Gulf announced
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, have announced the appointment of Adrian Gane as the new Managing Director for Amadeus Gulf.
Etihad promotion takes passengers “up up and away”
Etihad Airways has launched an exciting new sales promotion offering special pre-summer fares to 38 of its global destinations from Abu Dhabi, which include one week’s free parking at Abu Dhabi airport.
Abu Dhabi’s “Ask Ali” joins Etihad’s in-flight television
Etihad Airways has signed up local cultural ambassador Ali Al Saloom as the host and producer for its new in-flight television program about life in the airline’s home-base of Abu Dhabi.
Etihad extends Harlequins rugby deal
Etihad Airways has extended its sponsorship deal with Aviva Premiership rugby union team, Harlequins, until May 2011.
Etihad investment brings 160 jobs to Manchester
Etihad Airways has expanded its UK footprint, opening a new contact centre in Manchester, creating 160 jobs. In 2010 the airline was recognised as the World’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards for the second consecutive year.
Etihad Rail set to open 2013
Etihad Rail, the master developer and operator of the UAE’s first railway network - formerly known as Union Railway - unveiled its new dynamic corporate identity, which incorporates the colours of the UAE flag as a symbol of the national significance of the railway network and which communicates the company’s values, objectives and aspirations, along with its unwavering commitment to excellence and putting the needs of its customers first.
Etihad begins services to the Maldives
Etihad Airways has announced it will commence operations to Malé, the capital city of the Republic of Maldives, on November 1st. The airline – which was recognised by the World Travel Awards as the World’s Leading Airline for the second consecutive year in 2010 – will operate a daily return service from its home base in Abu Dhabi.
Etihad celebrates five years of service to Jakarta
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, this week celebrates its fifth anniversary of non-stop service between Abu Dhabi and Indonesia.
Etihad opens World’s first contact centre staffed solely by Emirati women
Etihad Airways today officially opened its new contact centre in Al Ain city, exclusively managed and operated by female UAE nationals.
Etihad appoints new Senior Vice President, Americas
Etihad Airways has appointed Geert Boven as Senior Vice President Americas. He will be based in New York and responsible for all Etihad’s current operations in the US, Canada and South America.
World Travel Awards winners celebrate at ITB Berlin
Winners of the prestigious World Travel Awards have been celebrating their success at ITB Berlin, with Leading Hotels of the World chief among them. Europcar, Etihad Airways, and TDIC Abu Dhabi were also on hand as Breaking Travel News caught up with the lucky few.
Peter Baumgartner, COO, Etihad Airways @ ITB Berlin 2011
BTN talks to Peter Baumgartner, COO, Etihad Airways at ITB Berlin 2011