NEWSAug 25, 2024World's First Mandated Biometric Boarding Process will be Implemented at Abu Dhabi Airport by 2025Zayed International Airport will roll out new biometric sensors that promise to make boarding fast and efficient for passengers. Learn how these sensors work and what doubts U.S. lawmakers have with this new technology.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 12, 2024Airline Operations During Ramadan: A Deeper Look at In-Flight Accommodations for Fasting PassengersWith the beginning of the month of Ramadan, airlines provide passengers with the means to observe tradition, even if they are not on the ground. However, upholding fasting and prayer traditions can be challenging when scheduling a flight, especially with changing time zones and the sun setting at different times than in the passenger's departure country. Here's what you need to know if you are flying during Ramadan.Read More →
NEWSFeb 12, 2024Etihad Airways Celebrates Renaming of Abu Dhabi Airport Three Months After Receiving New TerminalEtihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), celebrated the renaming of Abu Dhabi International Airport to Zayed International Airport (AUH) on February 9. The airport is named after the UAE's founder, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.Read More →
NEWSDec 09, 2023Dubai's DXB Airport Set to be Replaced by New Mega Airport before 2040The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become one of the world's major players in the aviation industry over the past two decades. Emirates and Etihad Airways are synonymous with global connectivity and major lifestyle brands, while Dubai and Abu Dhabi have become major business and leisure travel destinations. The UAE is expanding its airport infrastructure and leading discussions on decarbonizing aviation to maintain its global leadership in the aviation sector.Read More →
NEWSNov 29, 2023Etihad Airways to Use Airbus A380 on Abu Dhabi-New York RouteEtihad Airways will use the Airbus A380 on its route between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) starting April 22, 2024. The double-decker aircraft is essential to accommodate the growing demand for travel to Abu Dhabi. Etihad's A380s are famous for their luxurious onboard experience, including the world's only three-room suite in the sky through The Residence.Read More →
ROUTESAug 10, 2023Etihad is Aggressively Expanding its Route Network. Here is Everything You Need to Know.Etihad Airways announced an overhauled route expansion ahead of the winter travel season. The upgraded schedule includes additional frequencies on routes to popular destinations, better-timed departures for some of its most flown routes, and new destinations. Read More →
ROUTESAug 03, 2023Etihad Airways Continues To Expand Presence in U.S.In a seemingly unexpected move, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced plans to serve a brand-new American destination. Boston, Massachusetts is the latest city added to the carrier's route map and will be Etihad's fourth existing U.S. destination.Read More →
NEWSJun 15, 2023Etihad Airways Partners with New Mission: Impossible FilmEtihad Airways recently partnered with Paramount Pictures to celebrate its latest film's release. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is the latest installment of the popular Mission: Impossible movie series and will be released globally on July 12th.Read More →
NEWSJun 12, 2023Etihad Airways Flies Manchester City Home After Winning UEFA Champions League Etihad Airways flew Manchester City from Istanbul to their home in Manchester to celebrate the team's UEFA Champions League win. The victory caps what has been a very successful season for the team. Manchester City won the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League all in one season.Read More →
NEWSMay 16, 2023Aviation Hubs in The UAE and Saudi Arabia to Fuel Recovery of Middle Eastern Aviation MarketAviation hubs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are expected to play a major role in the Middle East reaching pre-pandemic levels of passenger traffic. Airports in cities such as Dubai and Riyadh have been seeing strong results in recent months.Read More →
