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Etihad Airways (EY) <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cFlying Reimagined.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Bagging World\u2019s Best First Class<\/em> and two more awards by Skytrax in 2017 World Airline Awards, Etihad Airways (EY) is one of the most reputed and elite international airlines in the world. That\u2019s not all. The airline has also been named as a 5-star one by Skytrax in 2016. It is the United Arab Emirates\u2019 second largest airline and flag carrier serving scores of destinations across the world regularly. Abu Dhabi International Airport serves as the main hub of Etihad Airways<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A brief history of Etihad Airways<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2003 issued a Royal Decree by which the esteemed Etihad Airways (EY) was formed. The airline is in complete ownership of the Government of Abu Dhabi and its major aim is to connect Abu Dhabi to the rest of the world. With flight operations to Beirut, the airline started its commercial services. In no time, Etihad became of of the best airlines in the world scoring plenty of loyal flyers with its warm hospitality and top notch flight services. Etihad Airways flights to India<\/a> are in high demand.<\/p>\n

Destinations Etihad Airways serves<\/strong><\/p>\n

Based on 2017 estimates, Etihad Airways (EY) serves about 116 destinations across the globe which include cargo and passenger destinations. These places are spread across five continents and are served by the airline on a regular basis. Etihad uses its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport to operate more than 1,000 flights every week. Etihad flights to USA<\/a> are also in high demand. The airline has codeshare agreements with international airlines such as Air France, Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Airways, EgyptAir, and Delta Air lines<\/a> among several others.<\/p>\n

Etihad Airways Fleet<\/strong><\/p>\n

Etihad Airways (EY) operates a humongous fleet of more than 120 aircraft which consist of a series of various Airbus and Boeing models. The airline prides itself in possessing a fleet of aircraft that\u2019s environmentally friendly. There is a cabin with three rooms on board the A380 in which upto 2 people can be accommodated. There are also nine \u2018First Apartments\u2019 on board the flight. One passenger can be accommodated in each of these.<\/p>\n

Services offered by Etihad Airways<\/strong><\/p>\n