Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, today announced a deal valued at more than a billion US dollars with aviation computer technology provider Sabre Airline Solutions.

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, today announced its purchase of a stake in airberlin, a deal which brings to 269 the total number of destinations it serves, either directly or with partner airlines.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has agreed to increase its stake in airberlin, Europe’s sixth largest airline, to 29.21 per cent, becoming airberlin’s largest single shareholder.

Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club (ADSYC) will host the Abu Dhabi Junior Sailing Festival when the race comes to the UAE’s capital in the new year.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a codeshare agreement with Hainan Airlines of China.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been honoured for its commitment to the environment at China’s 2011 Top Travel magazine awards.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today commenced scheduled services between its hub in Abu Dhabi and Chengdu in southwest China.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been voted “Best International Airline”, as revealed at the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) Feather Awards on December 7.

Etihad Airways and the Vocational Education Development Centre (VEDC) have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide career development opportunities for UAE nationals.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced a deal with Smartax Network which will greatly facilitate the reclaiming of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UK for all non-resident Etihad Guest frequent flyer program members.

Etihad Airways staff planted around 200 trees as part of a “Greener Together” campaign held as part of the airline’s UAE 40th national day celebrations.

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has successfully  reduced carbon emissions by a combined total of nine tonnes on two flights from Australia to Abu Dhabi.

Qualified First Class Chefs are now officially onboard Etihad Airways flights to London, Sydney, Melbourne and Paris, and will be progressively introduced across all other first class destinations by early 2012.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, said today it would begin flying to Tripoli on January 17.

The most exciting story in aviation over the last decade has been written by members of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO).

Etihad Airways this month launched Boutique, the new inflight duty free magazine for the airline, which features a fresh, unique look and an engaging editorial style.

Etihad Airways has made several changes to its London-bound flights ahead of the 24 hour strike by Border Agency staff across the United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 30.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has successfully carried more than 100 historic manuscripts from Berlin’s State Library (Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin) to the National Library of Australia (NLA) in Canberra.

Etihad Airways’ Manchester call centre moved one step closer to becoming operational today when 25 staff members graduated from an intensive four week training course at the airline’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has been named Airline of the Year by Arabian Business magazine.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced that it will hold its 13th Global Summit in Abu Dhabi in April/May 2013.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed up as principal corporate partner of the not-for-profit Australia Gulf Council (AGC).

Etihad Airways has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation to provide the in-flight entertainment systems and in-flight connectivity, including broadband Internet and live TV, for the airline’s entire long-haul fleet of wide body aircraft.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced a reciprocal Frequent Flyer agreement with codeshare partner Malaysia Airlines.

Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based airline partner of Virgin Australia, has pledged its support to Australian travellers disrupted by the current Qantas dispute.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has won the award for “Best Business Class” at the 2011 Biz Travel Forum in Milan.

Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and American Airlines announced today that they will offer passengers the opportunity to redeem frequent flyer miles on flights booked on each other’s networks.

The Etihad Airways Junior Rugby Festival kicked off today with the hosting of the Etihad Harlequins Rugby Schools in Abu Dhabi.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced it would soon
begin flights to Tripoli.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a new codeshare agreement with TAP Portugal, the national carrier of Portugal.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a multi-tiered agreement with Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) to support the emirate’s involvement in the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race.

Etihad Airways today reported revenues growth of 39 per cent to US$ 1.1 billion (Q3 2010: US$ 785 million) on passenger numbers up 18 per cent to 2.25 million (1.9 million) in the airline’s strongest ever third quarter.

Etihad Airways has launched exciting new deals for members of the recently launched Abu Dhabi Government Employee Travel Programme, offering return Coral Economy and Pearl Business class air fares at up to 40 per cent off regular prices.

Etihad Airways’ fourth annual Junior Rugby Festival is set to take place at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi on October 17 through to October 29, with a record 2,200 school children aged between 5 and 18 years planned to participate.

Etihad Airways has been named Airline of the Year in the 2011 TTG Travel Awards. The award was announced at a gala, black-tie dinner in London in front of 900 invited guests.

Opportunity to earn frequent flyer miles on flights booked on each other’s networks.

Mr Hogan held talks with the President of the Republic of Philippines His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III at Malacanang Palace.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched its latest ‘Complimentary Nights’ promotion offering free stopovers.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched new amenity kits for male and female passengers travelling in First class.

Etihad Airways has launched an exciting new sales promotion for UAE and GCC based travellers, offering return Coral Economy class air fares with up to 40 per cent discount.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched its new premium travel service portfolio ‘Premium Connect’.

Etihad Airways has won four titles at the annual World Travel Awards ceremony for the Middle East, held this evening, including the coveted title as the Middle East’s Leading Airline.

Hala Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways’ destination management company, has launched its new and exciting brochures to audiences across the UAE and GCC.

The Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, James Hogan, this week visited Bangkok and Singapore.

Etihad Airways  has partnered with Remit2India for the first-ever “The Light of India Awards” ceremony held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York on April 22.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council (ADTC) to further enhance the airline’s recruitment strategy for UAE nationals.

There was something a bit fishy about Etihad Crystal Cargo’s latest shipment of precious goods.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed three of its Emirati staff to senior financial roles in the airline’s offices in Australia, Ireland and the USA.

Etihad, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will turn off the lights across its major facilities in Abu Dhabi for one hour this weekend in celebration of the global sustainability initiative, Earth Hour.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced that Manchester had been selected as the location for its newest contact centre.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced it will commence operations to Malé, the capital city of the Republic of Maldives, on November 1, subject to government approval.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced the appointment of Shaeb Ahmed Alneaimi as its first Airport Manager at Incheon International Airport (IIA) in South Korea.

Etihad Airways will increase its services from Abu Dhabi to Saudi Arabia in November, providing additional flights to Jeddah for Muslims making the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Etihad Airways customers will soon be able to fly to Malta, following the signing of a codeshare agreement with Air Malta.

As football-fever grips the UAE, and with the start of the 2010 English Premier League season only a few months away, Etihad Airways has unveiled a giant Manchester City FC shirt with the aim of getting more than 5,000 signatures on it before the club’s first home match of the season.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, commenced operations to Japan today with the launch of its Nagoya-Abu Dhabi service.

Etihad Airways is offering UAE travellers amazing last minute bargain fares, following the launch of an innovative online sales promotion.

Etihad Airways flew more than six million passengers in 2008, a 34 per cent jump on 2007.
The growth during 2008, Etihad’s fifth year of operations, saw passenger numbers total 6,021,931 and the average seat factor rise from 68 per cent to 75 per cent. The airline has also taken delivery of nine new aircraft boosting its fleet to a total of 42.

Etihad Airways is to extend further its expanding global network by providing its customers with greater access to the Indian sub-continent, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement with Indian carrier, Jet Airways.