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Etihad welcomes airborne internet revolution

Etihad welcomes airborne internet revolution

Etihad Airways has confirmed it will provide onboard wireless internet on selected routes to Europe before the end of the year. Speaking today at the World Broadband Forum in Paris, Etihad chief executive James Hogan said: “I can tell you that Etihad will have two aircraft with operational onboard internet by December this year, and five aircraft by March, 2012.”

Etihad Airways celebrates five years of services to Paris

Etihad Airways celebrates five years of services to Paris

28 September 2011 Airline News

Etihad Airways is celebrating five years of its non-stop services between Paris and Abu Dhabi. The national airline of the United Arab Emirates was recognised by the World Travel Awards as the World’s Leading Airline in 2010 for the second year in succession.

Etihad Airways increases flights to Riyadh

Etihad Airways increases flights to Riyadh

21 September 2011 Press Release Airline News

Etihad Airways, will substantially boost flights to Riyadh from a daily service to 13 flights a week from 30th October. Etihad Airways is considered the World’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards.

Etihad Airways prepares for 2012 season

Etihad Airways prepares for 2012 season

14 September 2011 Airline News

Etihad Airways is offering top deals on its incredible range of routes across the globe from London and Manchester for bookings made before the September 30th. The carrier is considered the World’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards.

Etihad signs up for four more years with F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Etihad signs up for four more years with F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

7 September 2011 Airline News

Etihad Airways the Formula 1 Group have signed an agreement extending the airline’s title sponsorship of the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for a further four years. Etihad Airways was recognised by the World Travel Award as the World’s Leading Airline in 2011 for the second consecutive year.

Etihad appoints Pawana Shrestha as new country manager in Nepal

Etihad appoints Pawana Shrestha as new country manager in Nepal

11 August 2011 Airline News

Etihad Airways – recognised as the World’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards - has announced the appointment of Pawana Shrestha as its country manager in Nepal. Based in Kathmandu, Shrestha will take over from outgoing acting country manager, John Rees Evans, to oversee the airline’s operations in the country.

Etihad Airways launches flights to Nairobi, East Africa

Etihad Airways launches flights to Nairobi, East Africa

11 August 2011 Airline News

Etihad Airways – recognised as the World’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards - has announced the start of flights to Nairobi, its first destination in East Africa. A daily service from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi will begin on April 1st next year, operated by a two class A320 aircraft with 16 Pearl Business class and 120 Coral Economy seats.

Mehoke steps into role with Etihad Airways

Mehoke steps into role with Etihad Airways

5 August 2011 Airline News

Etihad Airways – considered the World’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards - has appointed Robbie Mehoke as vice president Eastern USA. Ms Mehoke will be based in the airline’s New York office.

Abu Dhabi gears up for Formula One Grand Prix

Abu Dhabi gears up for Formula One Grand Prix

Luxury packages for the Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi – scheduled for November 13th – are attracting prices of up to $12,000 per person as expectation mounts. According to the latest information from Etihad-owned tour operator Hala Abu Dhabi, packages including stays as the YAS Hotel, which bridges the track, are selling fast.