ETIHAD AIRWAYS TO RESUME SPECIAL PASSENGER SERVICES TO ANDFROM ABU DHABI TO SIX DESTINATIONS IN INDIA

11 July 2020

 ·     Special flights to and from Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Mumbai  

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Following the partial lifting of international flight restrictions by UAE and Indian authorities on travel for eligible individuals to and from Abu Dhabi to India, Etihad Airways will resume a limited number of special flights to six Indian gateways. The airline will operate services from Abu Dhabito Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Mumbai.

All eligible passengers travelling from India to Abu Dhabi must possess the relevant UAE entry approvals set by the government of Abu Dhabi. Passengers travelling to India must adhere to guidelines set by the government of India, and are also requested toarrive at Abu Dhabi Airport a minimum of four hours prior to departure to undertake mandatory rapid testing in Terminal 1A before check-in.

Schedule of special flights (effective 15 July to 26 July). Subject to change.

From Abu Dhabi to and from:	Frequency
Mumbai	Daily
Delhi	6 x weekly
Chennai	5 x weekly
Bengaluru	5 x weekly
Kochi	2 x weekly
Hyderabad	1 x weekly

Those wishing to book are advised to visit www.etihad.com to view their options, and to remain informed on the appropriate entry regulations at their end destination. Flights are also available for booking through the mobile app, by calling the Etihad Airways Contact Centre in Abu Dhabi on +971 600 555 666 (UAE), on 1800 1233901in India, or through a local or online travel agency.

Etihad continues to follow UAE and international government, regulatory and health authority directives, and is playing its part in helping to limit the spread of COVID-19. The airline has implemented an extensive sanitisation and customer safety programme and is practicing the highest standards of hygiene at every stage of the customer journey. This includes specially trained Wellness Ambassadors, a first in the industry, who have been introduced by the airline to provide essential travel health information and care on the ground and on every flight, so guests can fly with greater ease and peace of mind.

More information on the stringent measures being taken by Etihad Airways to provide a healthy and hygienic travel experience is available at www.etihad.com/wellness.

ETIHAD AIRWAYS BEGINS PASSENGER SERVICES TO ABU DHABI FROM SIX DESTINATIONS IN INDIA

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10 July 2020

Special flights from Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Following the partial lifting of international flight restrictions by Indian authorities to allow outbound travel from 12 July to 26 July 2020 for eligible individuals from India to Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways will resume a limited number of special flights from six Indian gateways. During this period, the airline will operate services to Abu Dhabi from Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai to Abu Dhabi.

Eligible passengers include UAE nationals and residents as well as people with relevant UAE entry approvals from India. All passengers must have ICA approval from the government of Abu Dhabi before they travel and will not be permitted to check-in without the necessary approvals.

Schedule of special flights from India (effective 12 July to 26 July). Subject to change.

To Abu Dhabi from:	Frequency
Mumbai	Daily
Delhi	6 x weekly
Chennai	5 x weekly
Bengaluru	5 x weekly
Kochi	2 x weekly
Hyderabad	1 x weekly

Those wishing to book are advised to visit www.etihad.com to view their options, and to remain informed on the appropriate entry regulations at their end destination. Flights are also available for booking through the mobile app, by calling the Etihad Airways Contact Centre on 1800 1233901 (India), +971 600 555 666 (UAE), or through a local or online travel agency.

Etihad continues to follow UAE and international government, regulatory and health authority directives, and is playing its part in helping to limit the spread of COVID-19. The airline has implemented an extensive sanitisation and customer safety programme and is practicing the highest standards of hygiene at every stage of the customer journey. This includes specially trained Wellness Ambassadors, a first in the industry, who have been introduced by the airline to provide essential travel health information and care on the ground and on every flight, so guests can fly with greater ease and peace of mind.

More information on the stringent measures being taken by Etihad Airways to provide a healthy and hygienic travel experience is available at www.etihad.com/wellness.

ETIHAD AIRWAYS TO RESUME WIDER NETWORK OF FLIGHTS AS UAE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS EASED

7 July 2020

·        58 worldwide destinations to be served subject to lifting of international restrictions

·        Stringent Etihad Wellness travel health and sanitisation programme in place so guests can fly with greater peace of mind

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Etihad Airways is gradually resuming services to more destinations across its global network. This follows the easing of travel restrictions by UAE regulatory authorities on outbound and inbound travel for citizens and residents. All travel remains subject to the entry and health regulations set by the UAE authorities, and those at the end destination. 

Throughout July and August, subject to the lifting of international restrictions and the re-opening of individual markets, the airline plans to fly to 58 destinations worldwide from its Abu Dhabi hub. These will include major gateways in the Middle East, North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with destinations in India scheduled from August 1 (subject to the lifting of international flight restrictions).

The return to a larger network of international flights will be greatly supported by the Etihad Wellness sanitisation and safety programme, which ensures the highest standards of hygiene are maintained at every stage of the customer journey. This includes specially trained Wellness Ambassadors, a first in the industry, who have been introduced by the airline to provide essential travel health information and care on the ground and on every flight, so guests can fly with greater ease and peace of mind.

Tony Douglas, Group Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “We are delighted to announce the gradual expansion of normal scheduled services to more cities across our global network. The easing of restrictions on travel to and from the UAE is an important first step and a great development for Abu Dhabi. By August we aim to operate approximately 45 per cent of our pre-COVID capacity.

“While we have continued to operate a schedule of special passenger, cargo and humanitarian flights over the last few months, the priority is now to build the network back up on markets that have opened up, and to provide a secure and hygienic flying environment across the entire guest journey.

“Over the last few months, we have seized every opportunity to improve our processes, review our product offering, and to undertake the biggest fleet maintenance programme in our history. We are tremendously grateful to our customers and partners for their continued loyalty.”

Subject to the applicable government approvals, Etihad’s summer schedule will feature a wider network and increased frequencies to the following destinations from, to, or via Abu Dhabi:

North America: Chicago, New York JFK, Toronto, Washington, D.C.

Europe: Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Belgrade, Brussels, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Geneva, Istanbul, London Heathrow, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Moscow, Munich, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Rome, Zurich

Middle East & Africa: Amman, Bahrain, Beirut, Cairo, Casablanca, Kuwait, Muscat, Rabat, Riyadh, Seychelles

Asia: Ahmedabad, Baku, Bangkok, Bengaluru, Chennai, Colombo, Delhi, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Jakarta, Karachi, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Kuala Lumpur, Lahore, Male, Manila, Mumbai, Seoul, Singapore, Thiruvananthapuram, Tokyo 

Australasia: Melbourne, Sydney

Those wishing to book are advised to visit www.etihad.com to view their options, and to remain informed on the appropriate entry regulations at their end destination. Flights are also available for booking through the mobile app, by calling the Etihad Airways Contact Centre on +971 600 555 666 (UAE), or through a local or online travel agency. The list of other local Etihad contact centres is available at www.etihad.com/contacts.

More information on the stringent measures being taken by Etihad Airways to provide a healthy and hygienic travel experience is available at www.etihad.com/wellness.

ETIHAD AIRWAYS BRINGS THE SPIRIT OF GIVING TO MUMBAI WITH ITS LATEST INITITATVE – THE ETIHAD RAMADAN FRIDGE

24 May 2019

Mumbai, India – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, marked this blessed month of Ramadan with the launch of the Etihad Ramadan Fridge. This fully stocked refrigerator has been stationed in three countries, including India, as a means to provide food and beverage items to underprivileged communities.

In the recent years, ‘Ramadan Sharing Fridges’ have become a tradition across the UAE, with hundreds placing their own stocked fridges outside their homes, so that those in need can help themselves and break their fast. This year, Etihad Airways decided to take this local spirit of giving, and share it with the world.

Etihad has specially-designed their own fridges – dubbed the ‘Etihad Ramadan Fridge’ - and delivered them to three underprivileged communities around the world. Each fridge will be stocked with food and beverage items during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Taking this local act of kindness global, the Etihad Ramadan Fridge was brought to Mumbai last week, and hosted by the Faizan E Nooriya Orphanage in the western suburbs of the city. Home to 35 children, the orphanage also caters for the education of around 50 additional children from the surrounding area. To stock the fridge, Iftar meals for the orphanage have been prepared and delivered daily. The journey of this fridge, which began in Jakarta, will be concluded in Karachi next week.

Neerja Bhatia, Vice President, Indian Sub-continent, Etihad Airways said, “We are grateful to bring the Etihad Ramadan Fridge to our country and extend this spirit of sharing to the communities here. This initiative illustrates a local act of kindness and generosity that Etihad has taken across countries during the month of Ramadan. On behalf of Etihad Airways, we would like to wish everyone a blessed Ramadan Kareem.”

Watch the Etihad Ramadan Fridge’s journey to Mumbai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmgd76EulKU

Guests can also engage in the spirit of giving this Ramadan by donating their Etihad Guest Miles for a cause. Etihad Guest will match all donations mile for mile for new members, pledging to improve the wellbeing of people everywhere. For every 600 miles that are donated, it ensures provision of a meal for someone in need.

Etihad Airways is also making journeys more seamless for its guests travelling with the airline during this holy month. In addition to the standard food and beverage offerings, Ramadan snacks, beverages and bags are provided on-board. For guests travelling in the premium cabins, an Iftar platter consisting of hot appetisers and soup along with dates, juices and Laban is provided in-flight. Those travelling Economy are given a box of dates, Laban and a meal tray during their flight.

As a takeaway, Ramadan goodie bags containing Laban, a box of dates, some sweet and savoury items are given to guests across all cabins. Additionally, on select flights having departures close to sunset, Iftar packs containing food items are delivered to the guests at the gate, prior to boarding.

Adapting to the requirements of the passengers during Ramadan and making their travel easier, Etihad Airways provides accuracy of direction and prayer timings with the assistance of its real-time electronic Qibla Finder. Aboard Etihad’s A380 and Boeing 787, an exclusive prayer area has been designed for the convenience of people who wish to carry out their prayer rituals in-flight.  

Watch the Etihad Ramadan Fridge’s journey to Mumbai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmgd76EulKU

ETIHAD AIRWAYS EXTENDS ITS POPULAR FREE TWO-NIGHT ABU DHABI GETAWAY OFFER

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, announced it is extending its free Abu Dhabi stopover campaign to the end of the year due to the popularity of the special offer in its opening month. Travellers flying through the capital of the UAE with the airline are invited to enjoy a free two-night hotel stay to break up their journey and explore the city’s vibrant and diverse attractions.

Abu Dhabi offers visitors the chance to explore cultural highlights, impressive architecture, world-class theme parks as well as striking beaches and desert landscapes. The city appeals to solo travelers and couples in search of unique travel experiences as well as families looking to create extraordinary memories with children, making it the perfect destination for a holiday within a holiday.

Etihad is offering two free nights of hotel accommodation in Abu Dhabi for all guests booking flights to and from all Etihad destinations via Abu Dhabi. Guests can choose from a range of hotels located across the city including the five-star Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Intercontinental Abu Dhabi and Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, as well as the Pearl Rotana, Courtyard by Marriott WTC, Crowne Plaza and Radisson Blu.

The free Abu Dhabi stopover promotion is available for bookings online through etihad.com or via a travel agent made by 1 December for travel until 31 December 2019.

Robin Kamark, Chief Commercial Officer Etihad Aviation Group, said: “We are extremely pleased that our Abu Dhabi stopover has appealed to so many of our guests and exceeded our expectations in the first month since it launched. This incredible promotion allows us to showcase our extraordinary home to more visitors worldwide. Guests can explore the emirate’s many highlights as well as relax and rejuvenate as they break up their journey.”

Abu Dhabi visitors can experience cultural masterpieces and architectural highlights including Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi and the newly opened Presidential Palace, Qasr Al Watan.

Tourists seeking nature can escape to the beautiful sand dunes of the Arabian desert, or find calm on the pristine coastline and beautiful beaches surrounding Abu Dhabi island.

Adrenalin-seeking adventurers can revel in the thrills of the city’s theme parks including the intense G-force experienced on Ferrari World’s roller-coasters, as well as the rides and attractions at Yas Waterworld and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.

Unforgettable desert safari expeditions, a myriad of world-class golf courses and an exceptional range of local and international dining experiences ensures there is something for everyone.

The advantage of a stopover goes beyond creating two holiday experiences out of one and can also support with combating jetlag. Global travellers on long-haul journeys will benefit from adjusting to the time zone along their journey, arriving at their final destination feeling more refreshed.

Etihad guests booking online should select a multi-city flight and will be directed to the stopover booking page once the booking is confirmed. Guests then have the option to choose a hotel package with one of the many hotel partners operating this promotion.

With the Extraordinary Abu Dhabi Pass, visitors to Abu Dhabi can use their Etihad Airways boarding pass to take advantage of discounts at selected attractions, restaurants, spas, beaches and retailers around the city.

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• Participating hotels include:
• Centro Al Manhal
• Courtyard by Marriott WTC Abu Dhabi
• Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi
• Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island
• Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
• Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi Downtown
• InterContinental Abu Dhabi
• Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
• Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport
• Radisson Blu Yas Island Hotel
• Ramada Abu Dhabi Corniche
• Ramada Downtown
• Tryp by Whyndham
• Hawthorn suites
• Traders Qaryat Al Beri
• Novotel Al Bustan
• Aloft Abu Dhabi
• Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
• Khalidiya Palace by Rayhaan Rotana
• Park Rotana Hotel
• Pearl Rotana
• The Ritz Carlton Grand Canal
• Sheraton Abu Dhabi

Further information can be found here:

• ENGLISH (European markets): http://flights.etihad.com/en/freestopover
• ENGLISH (Eastern markets): http://flights.etihad.com/en/freestopover-east
• ENGLISH (Central markets): https://flights.etihad.com/en/freestopover-sa
• ENGLISH (US/Canada): http://flights.etihad.com/en/freestopover-us
• ARABIC: https://flights.etihad.com/ar/freestopover-sa
• FRENCH: http://flights.etihad.com/fr/freestopover
• GERMAN: http://flights.etihad.com/de/freestopover
• ITALIAN: http://flights.etihad.com/it/freestopover
• SPANISH: http://flights.etihad.com/es/freestopover
• CHINESE: http://flights.etihad.com/zh/freestopover
• JAPANESE: http://flights.etihad.com/ja/freestopover
• KOREAN: http://flights.etihad.com/ko/freestopover

ETIHAD AIRWAYS PARTNERS WITH VISIT CALIFORNIA TO INCREASE TOURISM TO AMERICA’S GOLDEN STATE

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Photo Caption: Left: Robin Kamark, Chief Commercial Officer Etihad Aviation Group |  Right: Caroline Beteta, President & CEO for Visit California

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has partnered with Visit California to promote the Golden State to travellers from around the world. The agreement was announced this week at the Arabian Travel Market in a signing ceremony with Robin Kamark, Chief Commercial Officer Etihad Aviation Group and Caroline Beteta, President & CEO for Visit California.

The partnership between Etihad Airways and Visit California will involve the organisations collaborating to promote travel to California as a destination from both Abu Dhabi and other key markets. The two sides will be developing a strategy and promotion plan to drive tourism and highlight the many attractions that California offers to international travellers.

Etihad Airways operates regular scheduled flights to Los Angeles. Travellers to the United States from Abu Dhabi benefit from the purpose-built US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport, allowing passengers to process all immigration and customs inspections in Abu Dhabi before they depart. Abu Dhabi International Airport is one of only a handful of airports outside North America that offer the CBP facility.

Robin Kamark, Chief Commercial Officer Etihad Aviation Group commented: “The West Coast of America including Los Angeles is an important market for the Etihad Airways network and we are proud to partner with Visit California to showcase the many delights of the Golden State to our guests. The convenience of the pre-clearance customs facility means that travelling to California today is an incredibly attractive option for guests travelling from Abu Dhabi. We look forward to working with our partners to promote the opportunities available to our customers in the Middle East and further afield.”

“Visit California is thrilled to partner with Etihad Airways to increase travel between the UAE and California,” said Caroline Beteta, President & CEO of Visit California. “This agreement is an exciting step that will help promote California’s unique and world renowned brand to tourists and holiday makers from across the region.”

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ETIHAD AIRWAYS LIGHTS UP BURJ KHALIFA IN DUBAI WITH A DAZZLING ‘CHOOSE WELL’ SHOW

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has lit up the world’s tallest building, the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai, with a spectacular branded light and sound display to celebrate the next stage of its ‘Choose Well’ brand promise at the start of Arabian Travel Market.

At the event, the airline unveiled a major Economy transformation programme starting with the cabin upgrade and refurbishment of its Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, including new seats and personalised streaming entertainment, and a completely new and improved Economy dining concept on all its flights.

A new advertising campaign, ‘Go Your Own Way’, using Fleetwood Mac’s anthemic classic as its supporting soundtrack, was launched the same day. As part of Etihad’s overall ‘Choose Well’ brand platform, the campaign will drive greater awareness of the airline’s commitment to providing its guests with greater control, choice and value by personalising their travel experiences.