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Etihad Airways

Despite being less than two decades old, Etihad Airways has grown to become one of the Middle East's top airlines. Based in the UAE, the carrier now flies over 100 aircraft to cities all over the world, offering useful connections through its Abu Dhabi hub. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)

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Etihad had been a significant investor in Alitalia in the years leading up to the first round of loans from the Italian government. Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Simple Flying
IATA/ICAO Code:
EY/ETD
Airline Type:
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded:
2003
CEO:
Tony Douglas
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All of these will operate this winter.

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Simple Flying meets Head For Points to discuss the experience onboard Etihad's (re)-Inaugural Airbus A380 flight from London to Abu Dhabi!

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The airline will gradually ramp up its double-decker operations to three of its four daily London-Abu Dhabi flights.

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The third of four double-deckers has landed at the carrier's hub in advance of the type's return on the London Heathrow route.

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The new livery also features Mission: Impossible branding on its engines.

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Etihad Airways Expects To Fly Four Million Passengers This Summer

The UAE's peak summer season starts today.

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