
Etihad Airways (Arabic: شَرِكَة ٱلْاِتِّحَاد لِلطَّيْرَان, romanized: sharikat al-ittiḥād li-ṭ-ṭayarān) is one of two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, along with Emirates. Its head office is in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, near Abu Dhabi International Airport. Etihad commenced operations in November 2003.[5] It is the second-largest airline in the UAE after Emirates. The name Etihad is Arabic for 'Union'.
Emphasis on luxury and comfort standards in all classes of travel.
Modernity in its various services and fleet, making it one of the best international airlines.
Passengers can easily manage their booking through Etihad Airways online booking.
Modern aircrafts,where the average age of an aircraft in service is 6 years. This feature ensures greater comfort during travel and up-to-date entertainment program.
Shop on board the aircrafts.
Options for pre-selection of seats
Free meals and drinks on the aircraft to passengers irrespective of class.
Etihad Guest, the loyalty program, gives customers advantages of accumulating free miles every time they travel amongst other privileges.
2017: Etihad Airways was awarded The Best Airline for long-range flights in the Middle East and Africa in the Airline Excellence Awards.
2016: It was awarded the Best Frequent Flyer Program, Etihad Guest by Business Traveller Middle East.
2015: It was named the World's Leading Airline in the World Travel Awards ceremony.
2013: It was named the The Leading Airline in the Middle East at the World Travel Awards ceremony.
| Name | Info |
| IATA Code | EY |
| ICAO Code | ETD |
| The owner | Abu Dhabi Government |
| Company Headquarters | AbuDhabi - The United Arab Emirates |
| The Main Operating Airport | AbuDhabi International Airport |
| Number of destinations | 110 destinations |
| Date of establishment | 2003 |
| Customer service number (inside Saudi Arabia) | 8008447893 - 8008500027 |
It was established in July and launched its first commercial flights in November of the same year.
It signed two commercial deals with Boeing and Airbus at a total cost of $ 8 billion.
