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  • Etihad Airways partners Indian designer Manish Arora at Lakme Fashion Week

    Etihad Airways partners Indian designer Manish Arora at Lakme Fashion Week

    Etihad Airways and Lakmé Fashion Week have announced a collaboration with Paris-based Manish Arora, who returns to the prestigious Mumbai fashion event after more than five years.

    The celebrated Indian couturier marks the 10th anniversary of his colourful Paris collection by presenting ‘CosmicLove’ at the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter Festive 2017 on August 19. His show, ‘Etihad Airways Presents Manish Arora,’ will take the star-studded audience of Bollywood celebrities, lifestyle media and fashion lovers on a visual journey that spans the tribes of Africa and the outer reaches of the universe.

    Etihad Airways flew Manish Arora on its recently-launched Airbus A380 Paris – Abu Dhabi service and onwards to India, capturing his journey on film from the French capital to Delhi, during which he speaks candidly about his inspiration from the varied cultures and environment.

    “The line I am bringing to Mumbai is inspired by the tribes of Africa and outer reaches of the cosmos,” Arora said.

    “Having spent 10 years of my working life in Paris after launching my career in Delhi, I have drawn much inspiration from my travels to the work I create. It’s wonderful to be associated with Etihad Airways, an airline I have admired and travelled with for so many years.”

    The collaboration with Manish Arora is the latest initiative by the Abu Dhabi-based carrier to demonstrate its position as the fashion industry’s preferred airline. This will be the airline’s third presence at Lakmé Fashion Week over the past 12 months, further elevating its premium brand presence alongside the world’s most revered luxury names.

    Last year, Etihad Airways struck a global agreement with WME/IMG to become a long-term partner of the fashion community.

    Patrick Pierce, Etihad Airways Vice President Marketing Partnerships, said: “Working with esteemed designers such as Manish Arora strengthens Etihad Airways’ commitment to the fashion industry, where we are fast becoming the airline of choice. Our video is a unique portrait of Manish’s journey back to Lakmé Fashion Week, one of the leading events on the international fashion calendar.”

    Mumbai is the latest stop in Etihad Airways’ global fashion calendar, supporting 17 men’s and women’s fashion events worldwide every year, with shows in London, Milan and New York following next month.

  • Etihad Airways partners Indian designer Manish Arora at Lakme Fashion Week

    Etihad Airways partners Indian designer Manish Arora at Lakme Fashion Week

    Etihad Airways and Lakmé Fashion Week have announced a collaboration with Paris-based Manish Arora, who returns to the prestigious Mumbai fashion event after more than five years.

    The celebrated Indian couturier marks the 10th anniversary of his colourful Paris collection by presenting ‘CosmicLove’ at the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter Festive 2017 on August 19. His show, ‘Etihad Airways Presents Manish Arora,’ will take the star-studded audience of Bollywood celebrities, lifestyle media and fashion lovers on a visual journey that spans the tribes of Africa and the outer reaches of the universe.

    Etihad Airways flew Manish Arora on its recently-launched Airbus A380 Paris – Abu Dhabi service and onwards to India, capturing his journey on film from the French capital to Delhi, during which he speaks candidly about his inspiration from the varied cultures and environment.

    “The line I am bringing to Mumbai is inspired by the tribes of Africa and outer reaches of the cosmos,” Arora said.

    “Having spent 10 years of my working life in Paris after launching my career in Delhi, I have drawn much inspiration from my travels to the work I create. It’s wonderful to be associated with Etihad Airways, an airline I have admired and travelled with for so many years.”

    The collaboration with Manish Arora is the latest initiative by the Abu Dhabi-based carrier to demonstrate its position as the fashion industry’s preferred airline. This will be the airline’s third presence at Lakmé Fashion Week over the past 12 months, further elevating its premium brand presence alongside the world’s most revered luxury names.

    Last year, Etihad Airways struck a global agreement with WME/IMG to become a long-term partner of the fashion community.

    Patrick Pierce, Etihad Airways Vice President Marketing Partnerships, said: “Working with esteemed designers such as Manish Arora strengthens Etihad Airways’ commitment to the fashion industry, where we are fast becoming the airline of choice. Our video is a unique portrait of Manish’s journey back to Lakmé Fashion Week, one of the leading events on the international fashion calendar.”

    Mumbai is the latest stop in Etihad Airways’ global fashion calendar, supporting 17 men’s and women’s fashion events worldwide every year, with shows in London, Milan and New York following next month.

     

     

  • U.S. lifts laptop restriction for flights from Abu Dhabi

    U.S. lifts laptop restriction for flights from Abu Dhabi

    The United States has lifted a ban on laptops in cabins on flights from Abu Dhabi to the United States, saying Etihad Airways had put in place required tighter security measures.

    Etihad welcomed the decision on Sunday and credited a facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport where passengers clear U.S. immigration before they land in the U.S. for “superior security advantages” that had allowed it to satisfy requirements.

    Transportation Security Administration officials have checked that the measures had been implemented correctly, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

    Acting chief executive of operations, Abu Dhabi Airports, AbdulMajeed al-Khoori, told Reuters on Monday that U.S. officials assessed the airport on Saturday night.

    The disruption to passengers from the new measures will be “very minimal” with the processing time for those traveling to the United States unchanged, he said by phone.

    Etihad is the only airline that operates direct flights from Abu Dhabi to the United States.

    In March the U.S. banned laptops in cabins on flights originating at 10 airports in eight countries, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Turkey, to address fears that bombs could be concealed in electronic devices taken aboard aircraft.

    Britain quickly followed suit with a similar set of restrictions.

    On Friday, the United States unveiled security measures for flights to the country designed to prevent the expansion of the ban to more countries that could cause major logistical problems and deter travel.

    DHS spokesman David Lapan said in a statement provided to Reuters that Ethiad’s efforts to implement extra security measures were a model for foreign and domestic airlines.

    He said other airports and airlines in the region, such as Emirates and Qatar Airways, remain under the restrictions.

    “We look forward to working with other airlines to ensure implementation of these critical measures as quickly as possible,” said Lapan.

    Dubai Airports, the operator of Emirates hub Dubai International Airport, said on Monday it had offered its “full cooperation … to satisfy the U.S. directive as quickly as possible.”

    The company said Etihad operates 45 flights a week between Abu Dhabi and the United States.

    Emirates, the Middle East’s largest airline and a rival to Etihad, said in April it was cutting flights on five U.S. routes because of reduced demand after a travel ban imposed by President Donald Trump and the laptop ban.

  • Etihad Airways partners Etisalat on lower fares

    Etihad Airways partners Etisalat on lower fares

    Etisalat has joined hands with the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Etihad Airways, on its premium GEM customers.

    The deal is aimed at strengthening the GEM reward system and offer Etisalat GEM customers loyalty benefits, which include discounted tickets and new roaming package.

    Etisalat GEM is the reward programme of Etisalat for loyal high value customers who attain a pre-defined threshold on the network in 12 months.

    With the partnership, Etisalat GEM customers will pay less than $3000 for family holiday to the UAE, which is inclusive of flight tickets, hotel stay for four nights and 30-day visa for a family of three.

    Similarly, Etisalat GEM customers are entitled to 20 per cent discount on flight tickets to the UAE when they fly Etihad Airways and roaming discounts during their holiday.

    Chief Marketing Officer of Etisalat Nigeria, Francesco Angelone, said: ‘’The goal of our partnership with Etihad Airways is to add value to the lives of our GEM customers and make holiday trips and vacations more enjoyable for them with value-added incentives. We believe that this partnership with Etihad Airways will provide unparalleled satisfaction to our GEM customers.”

    Etihad Airways’ Vice President, Africa sub-Sahara and Indian Ocean, Maurice Phohleli, said: “We are confident our collaboration with Etisalat will reward new and existing guests with travel options that provide great value. Etihad Airways prides itself on building strong relationships with its guests and, with the summer holidays here, we intend to show our appreciation by rewarding GEM customers for their loyalty.’’

    Meanwhile, Etihad Cargo, the freight business of United Arab Emirates (UAE) has increased its freighter services to Africa with the launch of a cargo only service from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Maya Maya Airport, Brazzaville (BZV), in the Republic of Congo.

    Operating twice weekly using a Boeing 777F freighter aircraft, the new service will fly to Brazzaville via the Murtala Muhammadu  Airport, Lagos.

    The freighter has a capacity of 100 metric tonnes and will transports tools, machinery, general cargo, electronics and project equipment.

  • Etihad Airways records $73 million profit

    Etihad Airways has achieved its strongest financial results to date in 2014, posting a net profit of US$ 73 million on total revenues of US$ 7.6 billion, up 52.1 per cent and 26.7 per cent respectively over the previous year.

    The record performance, which marked the airline’s fourth consecutive year of net profitability, also saw earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) up 32.5 per cent to US$ 257 million.

    Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and rentals (EBITDAR) were up 16.2 per cent to US$ 1.1 billion, representing a 15 per cent margin on total revenues.

    Etihad Airways’ financial statements are audited by KPMG and are in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

    James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: “Our shareholder has set a clear commercial mandate for this business and we continue to deliver against that mandate. Our focus is on sustainable profitability and our fourth year of net profits, at a time when we continue to invest in the new routes, new aircraft, new product and new infrastructure needed to compete effectively, shows we are serious about that goal.

    “Our performance in 2014 has cemented Etihad Airways’ position as a best-in-class, profitable and self-sustaining international airline. We have continued to grow, not just in size, reputation and performance, but also in maturity, evolving from an airline to a diverse global aviation and tourism group. This has been achieved through a unique strategy that combines industry-leading organic growth with wide-ranging partnerships and minority equity investments in other airlines around the world.”

    Etihad Airways carried a total of 14.8 million passengers in 2014, an increase of 22.3 per cent year-on-year. Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPKs) – measuring passenger journeys – increased by 23.6 per cent to 68.6 billion (55.5 billion), while Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) – representing capacity – grew by 21.8 per cent to 86.6 billion (71.1 billion). The growth in passenger demand and revenue over the 12-month period continued to outstrip Etihad Airways’ capacity increase, highlighting the strength of its long-term growth strategy.

    Passenger numbers were strengthened by the continued enhancement of Etihad Airways’ global network last year.

     

     

     

  •  14,8 million passengers flew Etihad Airways in 2014

     14,8 million passengers flew Etihad Airways in 2014

    Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, carried a record number of passengers and cargo in 2014, marking its strongest operational performance to date.

    Almost 14.8 million passengers flew with Etihad Airways last year, a significant increase of 23 per cent over 2013 levels. The growth in passenger demand continued to outstrip the airline’s capacity increase, highlighting the strength of its long-term growth strategy.

    In total, Etihad Airways carried more than 74 per cent of the 19.9 million passengers who travelled through Abu Dhabi International Airport in 2014. With the addition of the airline’s equity partners that operate flights into the UAE capital, the combined total rises to a significant 82 per cent of passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

    President/Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, said: “Our business model, which focuses on organic network growth, codeshare partnerships and minority equity investments in other airlines, continued to yield positive results in 2014 and surpassed our double-digit targets for passenger and cargo growth.”

    Etihad Airways introduced 10 additional destinations to its global route network in 2014, with new services launched to Medina, Jaipur, Los Angeles and Zurich in the first half of the year, and Perth, Rome, Yerevan, Phuket, San Francisco and Dallas in the second half of the year. In addition, frequencies were increased on 23 routes across the world in 2014.

    Building on its organic growth, the airline also expanded its codeshare and equity partnerships last year. These partnerships delivered over 3.5 million passengers onto Etihad Airways flights, an increase of 40 per cent over the 2.5 million passengers in 2013.

    New codeshare agreements were launched with Air Europa, jetBlue, Philippine Airlines, GOL, SAS, Hong Kong Airlines and Aerolineas Argentinas, while Etihad Airways’ existing codeshares with South African Airways, Alitalia and Jet Airways were significantly expanded.

    In August 2014, the airline announced a €560 million investment in New Alitalia to acquire a 49 per cent shareholding in the carrier, a 75 per cent interest in Alitalia Loyalty, which operates the MilleMiglia frequent flier program, and five pairs of slots at London’s Heathrow Airport, which will be leased back to Alitalia. The transaction received European Commission merger clearance in November 2014 and became effective on December 31, 2014.

    Alitalia is the latest addition to Etihad Airways’ equity partners network, which also includes airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Aer Lingus, Jet Airways and Virgin Australia. An investment is being formalised in Swiss-based Etihad Regional, operated by Darwin Airline.

    In addition, Etihad Airways Partners was unveiled last year to offer passengers more choice through improved networks and schedules, plus enhanced frequent flyer benefits. The partnership also builds greater synergies for participating airlines, which currently include airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Etihad Airways, Etihad Regional, Jet Airways and NIKI.

    Etihad Airways also reported strong cargo growth for 2014, with 568,648 tonnes of freight and mail flown in total, a 17 per cent increase yealy.

  • Etihad Airways gets US clearance

    Air travellers on all Etihad Airways flights to the United States (US) from this week will experience the benefits of arriving in the US having precleared US Customs and Border Protection at the Abu Dhabi Airport.

    The US pre clearance  have  opened for the early flight to New York JFK  and San Francisco flights since last week, and they conveniently connect with inbound services from Mumbai, Delhi and other cities in India and the Indian Subcontinent.

    The new early morning US pre-clearance operation complements the mid-morning one, which caters for Etihad Airways passengers on flights to Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, New York JFK, and Washington, D.C., who proceed through the facility.

    The airlines’ Chief Commercial Officer, Peter Baumgartner, said: “We’re delighted that from this Thursday (last week) all air travellers flying to the United States from Abu Dhabi will enjoy the benefits that US Customs and Immigration preclearance offers.

    “Since its opening in January last year, the US pre-clearance has been extremely popular with air travellers, particularly those from the Indian Sub-continent and Middle East region. More than 325,000 people have passed through the facility, arriving in the United States as domestic passengers.”

    The pre-clearance process provides passengers with the unique opportunity to pass through all required checks including US customs, immigration and security conveniently, while in Abu Dhabi, before they board their flight to the US, enabling them to avoid queues on arrival.

    Another the key benefit of US pre-clearance is that baggage security screening meets United States TSA security standards, allowing air travellers, who connect a US domestic flight, to have their baggage checked through from Abu Dhabi to their final destination.

    US pre-clearance at Abu Dhabi Airport is one of its kind in the Middle East, and the United Arab Emirates’ capital is one of a small group of airports around the world that offer passengers pre-clearance into the US.

    During its first 12 months of operation, the US pre-clearance in Abu Dhabi has improved the passenger experience through the introduction of automated passport control (APC) kiosks and greater numbers of officer processing desks.

    The self-service APC kiosks expedite the US entry process for American, Canadian, and eligible visa waiver programme (VWP) international travellers, by providing an automated process through US pre-clearance’s primary inspection area.

    Meanwhile, Etihad  Airways has been recognised as one of the top- 10 safest airlines in the world.

    The internationally-regarded website www.AirlineRatings.com selected Etihad Airways as one of the safest airlines for this year, out of a list of 449 global airlines monitored, while only 149 of the 449 have the top-seven-star safety ranking.

    The Airline Ratings’ system takes into account a variety of factors related to audits from aviation’s governing bodies,  lead associations,  government audits and the airlines’ own records.

  • Etihad Airways wins award

    Etihad Airways wins award

    Etihad Airways has won the Airline Market Leadership Award at the Air Transport World magazine ‘s 40th Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards held in Singapore.

    The magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Karen Walker, presented the award to the airline’s Etihad Airways’ President and Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan at a Gala presentation dinner at the Pan Pacific Singapore Hotel. Receiving the award, Mr. Hogan said: “The Air Transport World Awards stand alone as a real emblem of excellence. In each category, you know that you are up against the world’s best and that you are being judged by a panel unmatched in its industry expertise.

    “That is why we are so proud to be named Airline Market Leader in this 40th edition of the awards, and why I am delighted to be accepting this award on behalf of our 17, 600 people worldwide.”

    The award recognised Etihad Airways’ success in operating a commercially focused, profitable business in 2013 and its innovative strategies, which have proven to be game changers for the airline industry.

    The Airline Industry Achievement Awards program, based in the United States, was created in 1974 to recognize excellence across a broad section of airline operations, and is widely considered as one of the most-coveted in the aviation industry.

    James Hogan is in Singapore this week to attend the 40th Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards and for a series of engagements to commemorate the airline’s seventh year of service to the island nation.

  • Etihad Airways tops awards

    ETIhad Airways has swept the Skytrax World Airline Awards’ First Class category, receiving all three awards, for the second year in a row.

    The Abu Dhabi-based airline took home the coveted title of Best First Class for the fourth consecutive year, as well as taking home top honours for Best First Class Seats and Best First Class Catering.

    The awards, which are voted on by travellers from more than 160 countries, were presented at the Skytrax World Airline Awards ceremony last week at the Paris Air Show.

    Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, said: “It is a huge accomplishment to take home the top honours in every First Class category again, underlining our leading premium product proposition.

    “Etihad Airways has, in just 10 years of operation, risen rapidly in the Skytrax rankings because we are continually investing in innovative new product and service concepts.

    We believe that world-class hospitality should not be limited to hotels and restaurants, so we are elevating the travel experience by bringing the best of hospitality to every touch point in the journey.

    “The Skytrax World Airline Awards represent a global benchmark for airline excellence because they go straight to the source – the traveller. To be recognised and named by our guests as the best in the world is an affirmation of the value of our unique philosophy and innovation.”

  • Etihad Airways records 10.29m passengers

    Etihad Airways has surpassed its target of carrying 10 million passengers in 2012 and is set to achieve a 22 per cent increase on the total of 8.41 million passengers for 2011.

    The increase averaged 10.29 million, representing an extra 1.88 million passengers travelling on the carrier’s global network that covers 87 of its own passenger and cargo destinations, and 245 codeshare destinations.

    The passenger growth for Etihad Airways is mirrored by its equity partners. By the end of 2012, airberlin is expected to have carried 33.4 million passengers, Virgin Australia 19.5 million passengers, Aer Lingus nearly 11 million passengers, and Air Seychelles 241,000 passengers.

    Etihad Airways and its equity partners will have collectively carried more than 74 million passengers in 2012, with cooperation between the five airlines greatly contributing to passenger growth.

    An example of the success of this cooperation is the 300,000 passengers Airberlin and Etihad Airways have delivered onto each other’s networks during the last 12 months.

    Etihad Airways’ President/Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan, said: “Etihad Airways has achieved significant expansion in 2012 and therefore it’s very satisfying to pass our target of flying more than 10 million passengers during a year for the first time.

    He said: “We have launched flights to six new destinations during the last year, including Tripoli, Shanghai, Nairobi, Basra, Lagos and Ahmedabad – which have contributed to the 22 per cent increase in passenger numbers.”