Etihad Airways is a national flag carrier of United Arab Emirates. It is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the Arab Air Carriers' Organization (AACO). It was established in 2003 and commenced its first flight in the same year. It takes Abu Dhabi International Airport as the main hub of its operations.
Etihad Airways is considered one of the world's leading airlines with fast growth and continuous modernization. Today, Etihad Airways flights cover more than 110 destinations in 62 countries around the world using a fleet of more than 122 ultra-modern aircrafts. The number of the staff is around 26,757 employees from 153 different nationalities.
As part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations in India, Etihad Airways has launched Airbus A380 flights between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi three times a week until the end of 2024. Passengers can experience a unique travel journey aboard the iconic aircraft, enhancing their flight experience.
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, announced its preliminary passenger traffic results for July 2024. The airline transported 1.7 million guests with an average seat load factor of 89% throughout the month. Year-over-year, the number of passengers grew by 33%, totaling 10.4 million for the year so far. The fleet size has increased to 93 aircraft, up from 78 in June 2023, and the network has expanded to 76 destinations.
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has announced the deployment of its luxurious A380 aircraft on the Abu Dhabi-Mumbai route starting from September 1, 2024, in celebration of twenty years since Etihad Airways began its flights to India. The airline will operate its A380 aircraft three times a week between Abu Dhabi and Mumbai for four months starting from September 2024.
Etihad Airways is enhancing its operational capabilities by launching its luxurious A380 aircraft on the Abu Dhabi-Singapore route starting from February 1, 2025. This will be the fourth destination to experience the giant aircraft, alongside London, New York, and Paris.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Egyptair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen their commercial and operational partnership. This MoU aims to provide travelers with more choices, better services, and increased value.
In order to expand its map of destinations, Etihad Airways shares code in partnership agreements with 55 airlines:
Business Class passengers on both Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 are privileged with access to Business Studio, designed and equipped to carry out business activities above the clouds.