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Etihad Airways

United Arab Emirates · ETIHAD

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Flying the flag of the United Arab Emirates worldwide.

Founded

2003

Headquarters

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, founded in 2003 by royal decree and headquartered in Abu Dhabi. It operates an extensive network of passenger and cargo services spanning six continents, positioning Abu Dhabi as a major global aviation hub. The airline is known for its premium cabin offerings, including the iconic 'The Residence' three-room suite aboard its Airbus A380, which set new standards in luxury air travel. Etihad has pursued a strategy of strategic equity partnerships with other carriers, though several of those investments faced financial difficulties in the late 2010s. Etihad operates under the brand identity of the UAE and competes directly with regional rivals Emirates and Qatar Airways. The airline has undergone significant restructuring since 2017, refocusing on its core Abu Dhabi hub and streamlining operations for long-term profitability.

Hubs & network

Etihad Airways operates primarily out of Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) as its sole main hub.

Fleet

Etihad operates a mix of wide-body aircraft including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing 777, and Airbus A380, alongside narrow-body Airbus A320 family aircraft.

Notable facts

›Etihad was established by royal decree of the Abu Dhabi government in July 2003.
›Its 'The Residence' product on the A380 is a private three-room suite, considered among the most luxurious in commercial aviation.
›Etihad made equity investments in several airlines including Alitalia, Air Berlin, and Jet Airways, most of which later collapsed.
›The airline is not a member of any of the three major global airline alliances.
›Etihad carries the Abu Dhabi coat of arms and falcon imagery as central elements of its brand identity.

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Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has grown from a 2003 start-up into one of the world's most recognized full-service airlines, connecting Abu Dhabi to over 60 destinations across six continents.

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Primary hubs

Zayed International AirportAUH · 81 rts Suvarnabhumi AirportBKK · 7 rts Belgrade Nikola Tesla AirportBEG · 5 rts Hong Kong International AirportHKG · 5 rts Chicago O'Hare International AirportORD · 5 rts Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International AirportFCO · 5 rts

Route network map (224 legs)

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Route network

ARN → BEG319

AUH → AMS332

AUH → BRU332

AUH → BSR320

AUH → CAI320

AUH → CDG346

AUH → CGK332 77W

AUH → CMB320

AUH → CMN333

AUH → HKG332

AUH → JFK77W

AUH → KHI320

AUH → MAA321 320

AUH → MCT320

AUH → MUC346 345 333

AUH → ORD77W

AUH → PEK332

AUH → SYD77W 346

AUH → TRV320

BEG → ARN319

BEG → AUH319 320

BEG → FRA319

BNE → SIN332

CDG → AUH346

CGK → HKG330

CGK → PER737

CNX → BKK32S 319

COK → AUH320

FRA → AUH332 333

HKG → BKK330

HYD → AUH320 737

IKA → AUH320

JNB → AUH332

LHE → AUH77W 320 346 332 345

LIS → AGPBE1

LIS → PXO100 32S

MAN → AUH332 77W

MCT → AUH320

MDL → BKK320

MEL → AUH77W

MNL → AUH77W

MSY → JFKE90 320

MUC → AUH346 345 333

MXP → AUH332

ORD → YYZEMJ

OTP → FCO319

PEK → AUH332

TSE → AUH320

YUL → ORDCRJ

YYZ → AUH77W

YYZ → BRU330

AMD → AUH320

AMS → BEG319

ATL → ORDE75 CR7

AUH → AMM320

AUH → ATH321 320

AUH → BLR737 320

AUH → CTU332

AUH → DAC77W

AUH → DEL320 332

AUH → FCO330

AUH → FRA332 333

AUH → HYD737 320

AUH → ISB320 332 77W

AUH → IST333 737 332 320

AUH → JED77W

AUH → LCA320

AUH → LHR77W 346 345

AUH → MAN332 77W

AUH → RUH320 333 332 77W

AUH → YYZ77W

BEG → AMS319

BKK → CNX319 320

BKK → HKT320

BKK → KBV320 319

BOM → AUH346 320

BOM → HKG777

BRU → AUH332

CCJ → AUH320

CMN → AUH333

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Airbus A32096 routes Airbus A330-20054 routes Boeing 777-300ER34 routes Airbus A31923 routes Airbus A330-30020 routes Airbus A340-60018 routes Airbus A33012 routes Airbus A340-50010 routes 32S9 routes Boeing 7378 routes Airbus A3214 routes Fokker 1004 routes EMJ4 routes Boeing 7774 routes

Encyclopaedia

Etihad Airways is one of the two flag carrier airlines of the United Arab Emirates. Its head office is in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, near Zayed International Airport. The airline commenced operations in November 2003 and is the second-largest airline in the UAE after Emirates.

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