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[ Aircraft Orders and Deliveries ]November 3, 2021 5:50 pm ET
By Charlotte Seet

Etihad Returns To Medina, Broadens Aeroflot Partnership

The re-opening of international borders has re-allowed the influx of business and leisure travellers, and slowly but surely, passengers travelling for religious significance are allowed as well. In mid-October, the Prophet Mosque for Medina announced the suspension of social distancing requirements and has since allowed for full-capacity attendance. Additionally, non-resident…

[ Aircraft Orders and Deliveries ]June 9, 2021 5:30 am ET
By Taylor Rains

No Quarantine Required on Select U.S.-Abu Dhabi Etihad Flights

Two weeks ago, the United Arab Emirates added the United States to its "Green List," officially allowing quarantine-free travel between the two nations. To celebrate the new travel corridor, Etihad Airways is offering a flash sale to Americans who want to visit the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi…

[ Aircraft Orders and Deliveries ]December 30, 2020 6:00 am ET
By Taylor Rains

Etihad Airways Expanding Business with New Charter Services

On Monday, United Arab Emirates national carrier Etihad Airways announced it is expanding its business to include charter and special flight services. The new venture aims to increase the airline’s cash flow as it continues to struggle through the pandemic, which has already cost Etihad millions of dollars and thousands…

[ Aircraft Orders and Deliveries ]September 23, 2020 8:00 am ET
By Taylor Rains

Eurowings’ New Coronavirus Insurance Will Be Free to Customers Through…

The coronavirus  pandemic continues to plague the airline industry into the fall travel season, and carriers are considering all options to get people flying. One tool that has become popular among many airlines is COVID-19 insurance, and as of Monday, Eurowings has become the latest airline to offer travel protection.…

[ Aircraft Orders and Deliveries ]April 25, 2020 4:18 am ET
By Ian McMurtry

Australia Contracts 15 Carriers to Keep Goods Moving

In hopes of keeping some industries afloat, the Australian government has created the International Freight Assistance Mechanism in hopes of keeping some trade routes open for those seeking high demand, limited lifespan items. The project has been agreed upon by Hon Michael McCormack MP, Minister of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional…

[ Aircraft Orders and Deliveries ]January 23, 2018 4:01 pm ET
By John Flett

Etihad Begins 2018 With New Executive Leadership Team and High…

Etihad Airways announced Monday that they have achieved their best operational performance since 2009. The Abu Dhabi based carrier has trumpeted network punctuality figures of 82 percent for departures and 86 percent for arrivals. Richard Hill, Chief Operations Officer, Etihad Airways, said: “We are pleased to have recorded these strong…

[ Aircraft Orders and Deliveries ]November 4, 2017 4:35 pm ET
By Mateen Kontoravdis

Etihad Cuts Route to Dallas, Blames American Airlines

After operating non-stop flights three times weekly between Dallas Fort-Worth and Abu Dhabi for just over three years, Etihad Airways announced its plans to suspend the flight, effective March 25, 2018. The flight, which has been operating since February 2 of this year, is made possible by a codeshare agreement…

[ Aircraft Orders and Deliveries ]July 12, 2017 5:40 pm ET
By Joe Pesek

American Airlines Plans to Drop Codeshare Agreements with Etihad Airways…

In a statement, American Airlines confirmed on Wednesday that it has notified both Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways that it will not extended its codeshare agreements. Official notice was given to the two carriers on June 29, and will see the codeshare agreements expire in March of 2018. In its…

[ Aircraft Orders and Deliveries ]October 25, 2016 8:45 pm ET
By James Field

Etihad Airways Offers Extra Seating Capacity to Madrid

Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has increased frequencies on their Abu Dhabi to Madrid route from four times per week to daily, starting June 1, 2017.  The airline will use the same aircraft on the route, the Airbus A330-200, with 22 business class seats and 240 economy seats, offering passengers an extra…

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