Etihad Airways

UPDATE 1: Abu Dhabi carrier also announces new investments worth $750m.

UAE carrier to offer Abu Dhabi-Frankfurt services from 10 to 13 per week from Dec 12.

UPDATE 1: Judge says airline, property firm must pay up over sponsorship deal.

Abu Dhabi carrier says it is starting services to Nagoya and Tokyo in Feb and March 2010.

It's not all bad news for business class passengers: take a closer look at the services on offer.

Air carrier's CEO makes remarks after recent launch of new service to 'Windy City'.

UPDATE 1: UAE carrier agrees financing from Europe, US credit agencies for purchases.

There is no doubt that November’s Grand Prix will provide a major boost to Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry, but full occupancy and top rates are not guaranteed.

Two senior appointments made as airline prepares for Tokyo launch in 2010.

Route closures, job cuts, also possible once restructuring plans finalised.

Codeshare deal comes around the same time UAE carrier launches flights to Chicago.

UAE national carrier will launch direct service four times a week from November.

The Abu Dhabi carrier announced it is to launch its second flight to South Africa this summer.

The Abu Dhabi airline announces its second codeshare deal in less than a week.

Etihad maintains its revenue forecast of $3.1bn for 2009; plans expansion.

Open skies deal inked by UAE's GCAA will allow for unlimited flight between the two countries.

UPDATE 2: Etihad deal biggest news to emerge from recession-hit Paris Air Show.

Abu Dhabi carrier unveils biggest engine order in commercial aviation history.

Abu Dhabi carrier says new Turkish capital route aims to build on trade, tourism ties.

KD5 single fares, Kuwait to Sharm El Sheikh, Beirut, between May 23 and July 15.

Arabian Business spoke to the heads of three of the Gulf's leading carriers, to assess the sector's prospects.

UPDATE 2: Abu Dhabi carrier's chief exec predicts tough Q2, growth plan revised.

Abu Dhabi carrier’s first & business class numbers are strong despite downturn - CEO.

Discounts of up to 40% made on 17 destinations including Cyprus, Paris, Bangkok, Sydney.

State of emergency has been declared in the country, all UAE citizens are safe.

Passengers delay bookings in anticipation of bargains as industry slows, industry sources.

Airline working with local firms to develop branded leisure, business activities. 

Abu Dhabi carrier bags title awarded by researcher Skytrax at the annual World Airline Awards.

Expanded schedule sees new destinations, new aircraft and improved flight connections.

CEO warns airline may not break even by 2010 unless consumers return to the market.

ATN looks at the impact the new US presidency will make on the country's ailing inbound tourism industry.

AT Kearney warns airline capacity growth plans far outstrip increase in passengers.

Abu Dhabi carrier moves passengers to new $300m terminal in phased operation.

Two inspiring young Emirati women are forging a path for others in their historic role as the UAE’s first female cadet pilots. Madeleine Collins charts their journey.

Five hundred boys and girls, aged seven to 14 years learn basic football skills from former players.

With increasing numbers of airlines operating direct services from the Middle East to North America, there is no time like the present to send clients on a trip to the US, explains Lee Jamieson.

Abu Dhabi based airline reveals plans during function hosted by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority.

MOU states there will be up to 89 more weekly services between the two countries.

Abu Dhabi-based airline starts operations to Turkey's commercial capital from June 2.

Even before the world's economy began to wane, airlines everywhere were struggling to survive amidst the fuel crisis. And now that oil prices have dropped dramatically from a peak of US$148 to around $40, carriers are facing new challenges in the shape of global economic recession.

Etihad, Emirates Airlines and FlyDubai will up frequency of flights to North African country as part of new deal.

Abu Dhabi-based carrier will introduce three weekly direct flights to Greek capital, starting in June.

Region's carriers to buck general downturn, according to poll of 400 global aviation execs.

Abu Dhabi-owned airline studying plan 'intensively for weeks', according to German newspaper.

Abu Dhabi carrier says reports of world-record shirt sponsorship are 'speculative'.

UPDATE 1: Abu Dhabi based carrier's deal includes up to 25 A350s worth $270mn each.

Winning Airline of the Year at the Aviation Business Awards is the latest in a string of achievements for Etihad Airways. Peter Baumgartner, vice president of product marketing, discusses the carrier's developments.

UAE carrier announces plan to fly twice a day to help tourists stranded by civil unrest.

UAE airlines rubbish report in UK press Abu Dhabi carrier and Dubai's standard bearer may merge.

UPDATE 1: Emirates, Etihad and Qatar cancel or divert flights to Thai capital due to protests at airport.

Abu Dhabi-based carrier adds 10 flights to Jeddah route plus two to Madinah.

Boeing Capital is confident in future investment from the Middle East as the region continues to order more aircraft.

Kathmandu is increasingly popular with Middle East travellers, thanks to airlines establishing routes to the city.

Etihad Airways and UK carrier Virgin Atlantic are the latest airlines to axe payments.

Etihad Airways is set to cut its annual aviation fuel bill by US$20 million.

Mideast carriers hit by global downturn due to transit traffic exposure, chief economist says.

SAS Scandinavian Airline's new UAE general manager, Anna Lyczak-Czepukojc, talks to ATN about the main challenges of her new position.

Gulf airlines say they have 'no immediate plans' to slash fares as fuel prices drop.

Having suffering the brunt of the ‘perfect storm' recently, the aviation industry was due at least a slice of good fortune.

UPDATE 1: 193 passengers disembarked after note found in toilet.

Abu Dhabi carrier announces new routes, extra flights as part of winter schedule.

Etihad Airways is set to offer a triangular service operating between Abu Dhabi, Lagos and Abuja, with the provisional date for the start of flights set for March 2009.

With the European football championships a distant memory and the Olympics over, Middle East sports fans can be forgiven for feeling a little blue. So why not pack a suitcase for London, one of the world’s premier live sports destinations?

Etihad Airways has launched a leisure and spa facility at the Al Jazeera crew building in Abu Dhabi to encourage staff to work out, socialise and relax.

Abu Dhabi-based airline boosts number of destinations in India by adding daily flights to Chennai and Kozhikode.

A disgruntled Kuwait-based travel agent has expressed dismay at an Etihad Airways policy that prevented him from booking a group of 150 Filipino labour workers on a flight from Manila to Kuwait via Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi carrier says flights will help to boost commercial links between the two countries.

Gulf carriers say they are constantly reviewing costs, but no specific pricing move.

Arabian Business poll shows many disagree with carriers' inclusion in world top 10 list.

As one of the biggest and most successful aerospace events in history, this year's Farnborough International Airshow did not disappoint.

The region's airlines dominated international coverage of the Farnborough Airshow 2008 as one after the other, the major players announced multi-billion dollar aircraft acquisitions.

12-hour closure of airport to fix runway will not cause major problems, Etihad says.

Total of 90 Ehihad flights will be affected by runway maintenance at Abu Dhabi.

Online reservations are allowing customers to book their entire holiday without leaving the comfort of their sofa. Brid-Aine Conway asks who this sales route is reaching, and whether this will leave retail travel agents behind.

National carrier of the UAE poised to place order for close to 100 new aircraft in biggest ever deal.

Abu Dhabi carrier says on track for target of carrying six million passengers by end of '08.

With airline catering improving, carriers are competing to deliver the best cuisine. 

Abu Dhabi-based airline will become first Gulf carrier to fly to country with launch of Minsk route.

The world may be on the brink of recession but the region's travel industry is keeping bullish.

Etihad Airways is continuing its growth spurt by rolling out several new destination launches this year and into early 2009.

Daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Indian cities will begin during the summer.

UPDATE: European plane maker to deliver one less superjumbo this year and four less in 2009.

International hotel operators, Gulf investors and European travellers are making a beeline for Morocco, so regional travellers might want to follow suit says Selina Denman.

Do you remember the days when Emirates Airline was considered the crème de la crème of the commercial aviation world?

SURVEY: More than 50% of respondents prefer Dubai-based carrier to any other regional airline.

Etihad Airways will promote its recently announced sponsorship of the Scuderia Ferrari F1 team at this year's Arabian Travel Market.

Etihad has won the Middle East Deal of the Year award at the 28th annual New York Air Finance conference.

Air travellers have to sit for hours during long-haul flights. Lighter fitness equipment may change that.

Etihad Airways has carried 1.4 million passengers during the first three months of 2008, a 40% increase from the previous year.

Airlines are spending billions of dollars buying new planes, but will there be enough pilots to fly them?

Airport reports strong passenger growth, defies global slowdown in passenger traffic.

Abu Dhabi-owned airline sets up one of year's big battles between Airbus and Boeing.

UPDATE: Passenger traffic growth and global pilot shortage placing strain on regional airlines.

Abu Dhabi-based carrier signs three-year sponsorship deal with current motor racing world champions.

Etihad Airways is set to launch a new summer flying programme, which will be 47% larger than the previous year's.

Travel can be a luxury experience, or at least it can be if the environment is designed in the right way. In a market dominated by low-cost flights and stripped down economy-class travel, there is a reaction brewing and it's being led by the design industry.

Etihad Airways insists it is on course to replace paper tickets with e-tickets by start of June

Etihad Airways' CEO James Hogan is expected to label Middle East aviation the global industry "centre" during a sector summit tomorrow.

Airport developer ADAC has bolstered its board by appointing Mohammed Al Bulooki as director for marketing and communications.

British Airways, one of the world's longest established airlines, is facing fierce competition in the UAE from the country's national carriers.

Abu Dhabi based airline slashes flight prices.

Chennai, Jaipur, Kolkata and Kozhikode added to carrier's routes after restriction lifted.

Hosted in Bahrain, the World Air Cargo Event 2008 promises to assemble the leading domestic and international cargo operators under one roof for two days of hard hitting industry conferences.

Abu Dhabi carrier aims to strengthen its position in the GCC.

The aviation industry stands accused of being a major contributor to the global warming crisis.

Etihad Airways has secured recognition from Irish travel experts within seven months of launching flights to Dublin.

A complete analysis of The pioneering Cargo aircrafts transforming the industry's skies.

The UAE flag carrier experiences highest ever daily passenger figures during the first days of the new year.

UAE carrier carries more passengers than ever in the first week of 2008.

The Middle East's travel community has predicted exponential industry growth for 2008, with travel suppliers providing more options in response to customers demanding choice and value-for-money.

Etihad Airways has appointed Ryan McKeag as the new head of Abu Dhabi Airport.

Travel management execs go head-to-head with major airlines on the issues grabbing the headlines in 2007.

UAE flag carrier offers additional flights to Jeddah and Madinah this month.

Etihad Airways has teamed up with a marine specialist to provide travel services for the maritime industry.

Last month the inaugural Business Travel Show Dubai lured some of the region's top corporate travel suppliers, travel management companies (TMCs) and corporate travel buyers to the Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre.

While it has been a year of growing uncertainty for the global airfreight market, interest and activity in the Middle East industry has on the surface continued to excel.

UAE national carrier Etihad Airways launches direct flights to Beijing just in time for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Shun the usual south-east Asian haunts like Thailand and Cambodia and discover a multi-cultural, lush nation with just as many different experiences on offer as its neighbours.

Etihad brings hand baggage restrictions in line with EU and US policies.

James Hogan claims no airline in history has achieved rate of growth in same time period.

Abu Dhabi airline to increase total weekly flights to 718 from end of month as winter schedule kicks in.

Etihad Airways has proposed an increase in the number of Indian cities being served from its Abu Dhabi headquarters.

There are many ways to watch a Formula One race, but not everyone gets to do it in style. James Bennett flies to Milan's Monza Grand Prix to sample the F1 high life.

Why tourists and celebrities alike are enjoying the sights and sounds that Canada's capital of cool has to offer.

Abu Dhabi airline will launch route to Brisbane and increase Sydney flights.

Abu Dhabi-based airline signs contract with CIT Aerospace for the lease of two new Airbus A330-200 planes.

While VisitBritain is reminding travel agents to convince their clients that there is more to the UK than London, the city remains the most popular destination in the country with the Arab market.

Since launching last year, aviation body ADAC has already initiated a US$7 billion revamp of Abu Dhabi International Airport. Its chairman Khalifa Mohamed Al Mazrouei talks to Aviation Business about the project's progress.

The UAE airline to launch Milan route in September, expected to boost links between the Emirates and Italy.

With business delegates gathering in France for Amadeus' e-commerce conference, Aviation Business reports on the latest trends for global carrier websites.

Question: How does the Middle East's aviation industry compare with other aircraft-related sectors across the globe?

The aviation industry's biggest players will be officially recognised at a forthcoming event in Dubai.

The Jordanian travel industry is calling for greater reciprocation from the UAE government to ease visa restrictions for Jordanians wishing to visit the country.

Abu-Dhabi based carrier Etihad Airways is to cancel its services to Colombo from September 9.

Traffic grew by 26% in the first six months as government-owned Etihad Airways expanded its network.

Facing enhanced global airport security and increasing pressure for worldwide unification of procedures, the handling of dangerous goods is a constant challenge for the airfreight sector. Air Cargo Middle East & India investigates current market conditions and techniques implemented throughout the movement of hazardous cargo.

UAE national airline signs seven-figure sponsorship deal with top English rugby team Harlequins.

The Abu Dhabi-based carrier is set to serve the South African city daily from August 1.

Introductory rates set the ball rolling for September 2 launch.

Etihad Airways set to launch a four-times-weekly service to the Nepalese capital in October.

An Abu Dhabi-bound flight was forced to land in Sri Lanka after a suspicious bag was found onboard.

UAE national carrier to operate three flights a week to Brisbane; the gateway to Australia's Gold Coast.

The two UAE airlines are in collaboration talks about making joint purchases or sharing IT.

Iran remains a largely unexplored destination, but culture vultures say it has to be seen to be believed.

Extensive press reports detailing a controversial Etihad Airways Sydney-Abu Dhabi flight that ended with three drunken passengers being arrested, have had "zero impact" on demand for this popular route, the airline has claimed.

The airline is adding a surcharge to passengers buying paper tickets in a bid to promote e-ticketing.

As soon as I walk outside my sunglasses immediately steam up.

Abu Dhabi airline is in talks to fly to more US cities following Airbus deal.

The Abu Dhabi airline has signed for 12 new wide-body aircraft but will defer the A380 delivery.

Nick Wood, GM of the airline's leisure division, has left to pursue new challenges.

The Abu Dhabi-based airline will fly thrice weekly to each city and plans to boost services to daily.

Several India-based hospitality companies have slammed the region's travel agents for failing to promote and sell the subcontinent.

A deluxe property majestically commanding an entire cliff on the shores of southern India is targeting the Middle East market with its comprehensive MICE offering.

Etihad Airways is set to further expand its presence in the Indian market, subject to government approval.

If Etihad Airways and Tourism Ireland have it their way, holidaymakers bound for Europe could be seeing green this summer.

The Abu Dhabi airline is seeking approval from the Indian government to launch new services.

Graeme Barnett, event director, GIBTM, explains why the GCC's first Meetings Industry event was a success, how it can be improved, and why ‘MICE' is outdated.

ATN presents a quick glance at some of options available for tourists seeking adventure this summer.

ATM Special: Etihad Airways plans to launch more flights in Europe, according to its chief executive.

Sheikha Lubna explains how the cargo industry has successfully boosted the nation's international standing.

The UAE's leading carriers, Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways are unlikely to slash commissions to zero in the immediate future.

Etihad Airways' incoming CEO James Hogan reveals his three-year plan to "put the glue into the business" and consolidate airline operations by 2010.

Top musical comes to Abu Dhabi.

Delegation of tourism groups aim to boost travel between Canada and the Emirates.

UAE national airline upstages rivals with record results.

Airline is set to double Mumbai and Delhi flights; is eyeing routes to Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad.

The first Aviation Procurement Expo (APEX) was held last month in Abu Dhabi.

A new deal between the emirates and Australia will see a further 56 flights a week for each country.

Tourism NSW is preparing for a rush of custom from the GCC this summer as the region's airlines ramp up their direct services to Sydney.

Alpha caterer of Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi to Sydney route commences contract today.

Abu Dhabi-based airline will fly daily to the city from today.

The Abu Dhabi airline - which expects revenue to rise to $1.25bn this year - is still looking to expand its fleet.

Etihad Airways has implemented Amadeus Altéa Inventory to strengthen its capacity and maximise revenue on every seat.

Etihad Airways has revealed its plans to increase routes by 18% during the summer period.

Etihad Airways will boost its flying programme by 18% this summer, adding 40 extra flights weekly to its current schedule.

Airbus super-jumbo took to the air with the world’s media on board today, but costs of delays are mounting.

2006 saw the business class seat become one of the most prized and profitable assests in the commercial world. With competition increasing, how are airlines luring the business class passenger?

Visitor numbers to Beirut may have dwindled in reaction to Lebanon’s unstable political climate, but the travel trade region-wide is committed to supporting a country that has proved resilient to turbulent times.

Dubai airline is in talks over new services to Australia following news that Etihad will begin Oz routes.

In an ideal world, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways would have taken off some three years ago, supported by state-of-the-art IT infrastructure designed from the bottom up and capable of scaling easily to meet projected growth. It did not and throughout 2007, IT head Klaus Giesemann, has a massive catch-up task ahead of him.

Developing inbound tourism is a key facet of the Saudi Arabian Government’s plans to diversify its economy, and now tourist visa rules are set to be relaxed, smart tour operators are claiming their portion of the tourism pie

Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad has appointed Iain Burns as its vice president of corporate communications.

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The US is back on the radar for Middle East travellers and New York is a must-see. But agents should advise their clients to book ahead to avoid disappointment because availability in the city that never sleeps is tight

2006 has seen the business class seat become one of the most prized and profitable assets in the commercial world, so which airline should you go for? The choice is endless says James Bennett

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The UAE’s national carrier may not yet boast the volumes of its competitors, but its year-on-year growth rate for November is undeniably impressive, OAG statistics reveal

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The concept of loyalty schemes for The concept of loyalty schemes for airline customers has become widespread throughout the Middle East. Etihad Airways’ head of marketing, Peter Baumgartner, believes its new guest programme is raising the benchmark for the aviation industry.

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