Etihad Airways News Page 75
Inflight connectivity takes to the skies with Etihad Airways
Guests of Etihad Airways, considered the World’s Leading Airline by the prestigious World Travel Awards are now better connected than ever before. The airline’s first aircraft to offer inflight connectivity for passengers have officially taken to the skies.
IATA establishes training partnership with Etihad Airways
The International Air Transport Association Training & Development Institute and Etihad Airways, considered the World’s Leading Airline by the prestigious World Travel Awards, have announced a training partnership during the proceedings of the IATA-AACO Aeropolitical Affairs Forum in Abu Dhabi in a joint effort to develop the human capital of the aviation industry in the region.
Etihad Airways combines frequent flier programme with airberlin
Etihad Airways and airberlin have confirmed they will integrate their frequent flyer programs as part of the rollout of their recent partnership. Etihad Airways is considered the World’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards.
Etihad beings 2012 expansion with new Tripoli service
Etihad Airways has operated its maiden flight from Abu Dhabi to Tripoli, the airline’s first new destination of 2012. The service, which will operate three times a week, is the only direct commercial flight between the UAE and Libya’s capital city.
Strong passenger growth points to success at Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways carried a record 8.29 million passengers in 2011, a 17 per cent increase on the previous year. Capping a successful year, Etihad also registered a similar increase in cargo carried while picking up the World’s Leading Airline prize at the World Travel Awards.
Peter Baumgartner, Chief Commercial Officer, Etihad Airways, World’s Leading Airline
Peter Baumgartner, Chief Commercial Officer, Etihad Airways, World’s Leading Airline, World Travel Awards Grand Final 2011
Etihad Airways claims top prize at World Travel Awards
Etihad Airways has enjoyed another stunning success at the World Travel Awards, taking the top honour for the third year in a row. The national airline of the United Arab Emirates was named the World’s Leading Airline at a black-tie gala event in Doha, Qatar.
Etihad to boosts services to Almaty in Kazakhstan.
Etihad Crystal Cargo – the cargo division of award-winning Etihad Airways – is preparing to launch a second weekly dedicated freighter operation between Abu Dhabi and Almaty in Kazakhstan. The additional freighter service will commence January 8th 2012, using an Airbus A330-200F freighter with a payload of 59 metric tonnes.
Etihad Airways increases network size to 269 destinations
Etihad Airways has seen the total number of destinations it serves increase to 269, either directly or with partner airlines. The news follows a recent deal with airberlin.
Etihad Airways links with Sabre in $1bn technology deal
Etihad Airways has announced a deal valued at more than a $1 billion with aviation computer technology provider Sabre Airline Solutions. The result of an exhaustive selection process, the ten-year deal will see Etihad utilise cutting edge, integrated software across its reservations, inventory, marketing, planning, eCommerce, distribution and departure control operations.
Etihad Airways takes stake in airberlin
Etihad Airways has confirmed it will increase its stake in airberlin to 29.21 per cent, becoming the largest single shareholder in the carrier. Etihad Airways is considered the World’s Leading Airline by the prestigious World Travel Awards.
Etihad Airways links with Avis for new frequent flier deal
Etihad Airways has confirmed a partnership with Avis EMEA enabling members of its loyalty programme - Etihad Guest - to earn Etihad Guest Miles when they rent cars from the industry giant. Etihad Guest members will also enjoy discounts at any of the international car hire company’s more than 5,100 outlets.