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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
Etihad increases UK flights
Etihad is planning to increase flights to Manchester to two daily flights from August, rather than the ten flights per week which was previously announced.
Etihad’s “Essential Abu Dhabi” aircraft takes to the skies
Etihad took its recently launched “essential abu dhabi” marketing campaign to new heights today, with the unveiling of special “Visit Abu Dhabi in 2011” livery on an Airbus A330-300 aircraft, which is set to take the message to Etihad Airways’s destinations around the world.
SVP Corporate Strategy and Special Projects appointed at Etihad
Etihad Airways has appointed Juliana Kfouri as its Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Special Projects.
Etihad links up with Air Astana
Etihad Airways has signed a new codeshare agreement with Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan. The agreement is the 30th such commercial partnership for the World Travel Awards winner as it continues to build its global network.