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WTTC Summit 2011 - Etihad retains independent streak
Etihad Airways, voted “World’s Leading Airline” at 2010 World Travel Awards, has said it has no plans to join any airline alliances. The rapidly-growing Abu Dhabi based carrier confirmed its bilateral partnerships with other airlines means it can remain competitive without joining an alliance.
Abu Dhabi and Etihad celebrate in style with Manchester City
Manchester City FC will celebrate its connection with the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, with a host of a fun-filled, family-orientated activities highlighting traditional Emirati culture, heritage and hospitality during the team’s final home fixture of the domestic top flight season against Stoke City on May 17th.
Etihad to sponsor Executive PA Promotion at BTM 2011
Business Travel Market has announced it will be expanding its Executive PA programme during the annual event, which this year takes place on June 22nd-23rd. Hosted by Excel, the event will see an Etihad Airways sponsored promotion specifically aimed at this important travel booking channel.
Etihad and Royal Jet cap award-winning week with landmark partnership
Two of the leading lights of Arabian aviation have entered a partnership to deliver a new premium travel service. Etihad Airways and Royal Jet – both major winners at this week’s World Travel Awards – have agreed to launch “Premium Connect” – a luxury private charter service that will enhance and extend Etihad’s premium portfolio.
Etihad Airways celebrates success of South Asian routes with CEO visits
The CEO of award-winning Etihad Airways, James Hogan, has visited Bangkok and Singapore for meetings with business leaders, trade partners, and local representatives of the UAE government.
Etihad CEO James Hogan confirmed as BTM speaker
Business Travel Market (BTM) has this week announced that James Hogan is to open the event as keynote speaker, bringing more than 30 years of travel industry expertise to the event. Hogan is chief executive of Ethiad Airways, which last year scooped the title of World’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards.
Etihad makes first ever quarterly profit
Etihad Airways has revealed its most successful first quarter results to date, with revenues up 21.2 per cent to US$770 million. Releasing the results chief executive James Hogan attributable the performance to strong performances in both passenger and cargo traffic.
Etihad Airways adds Masdar City as ‘Essential Abu Dhabi’ destination
Etihad Airways today announced that it will feature Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable cities, as part of its new ‘Essential Abu Dhabi’ on-line travel guide, which is designed to provide business and leisure travellers with important information regarding the emirate as a destination.
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.