Etihad Airways

The world’s fastest growing airline - Etihad Airways is rapidly becoming the benchmark international airline when it comes to the finer points of flying. With every passenger referred to as ‘a guest’ and treated with the traditional respect and hospitality this title confers on visitors to any Arabic home, Etihad is a class act even amongst the established five star carriers originating from the Gulf states.

Etihad Airways Flights

From its incorporation by Royal decree in March 2003, Etihad has single-mindedly pursued a vision to create a world class airline in terms of size, reputation and quality of passengers experience. With its base in Abu Dhabi and funding from the oil rich emirates of the UAE, Etihad is expanding quickly to achieve its target of 70 international destinations by 2010. Currently with 17 flights per week from the UK, spread over London Heathrow and Manchester, Etihad uses the unique geographic position of Abu Dhabi to conveniently connect the UK with the Far East. Asia, South Africa and Australia. The financial strength of the airline has allowed it to build an ultra modern fleet and place orders for over $8 billion of new aircraft including four of the world’s largest and most exciting new aircraft - the A380.

Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi hub, worldwide Flights ‘Etihad’ means ‘United’ in Arabic and this may explain the rumours that the boys from Old Trafford would have this airline’s name on their shirts however the deal fell through but there is no doubt that Etihad have the ambition to be the Manchester United of the airline world. From a clean sheet of paper in 2003 the management team have grown an exceptional airline with an unprecedented emphasis on maintaining a very high level of customer care whilst expanding rapidly.

Occasionally the experience has suffered as leased in aircraft have not fulfilled the high levels required but those days are now gone. The adverse comments on the web’s passenger experience sites have turned into glowing recommendations and to these, we add our own endorsement - we fly Etihad by choice, we recommend that you do too.

New Lounge for Etihad

Etihad Airways have opened a new lounge at London Heathorw. This step was part of their move from terminal three to terminal four. The lounge is situated opposite the gates that are most frequently used by Etihad. Inside the lounge you can relax and enjoy treatments from their six senses spa and also enjoy 5 star dining supported by  their open kitchen. Etihad have a prayer room and a modern business centre and of course full washroom facilities are available.

New Routes for Etihad

Etihad Airways are to resume flights to Colombo in Sri Lanks from January 2010. Etihad will operate four flights per week from their hub in Abu Dhabi. Visitors are up 30% on last year and as Sri Lanka is an established market with good local traffic it makes sence to resume the route.

Etihad Airways will also be launching new routes to Tokyo and Nagoya. The new services will commence on 27 March 2010 and will operate five times weekly using Etihad's A330 aircraft. Although both of the routes are still subject to final regulatory clearance they have gone ahead with the announcement.

 

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