Travelbiz E-Zine
11
December
2023

Etihad Airways celebrates 20th Anniversary with trade partners

#Traveltradetogether

As part of the celebration of Etihad Airways 20th Anniversary of two decades of excellence in aviation a special appreciation event was held in the Anantara The Marker Hotel. Jason Kearns and Louise Perrin were host to a select group of key travel trade partners and suppliers while Travelbiz was represented by Features Editor Declan Mescall.

The national airline of the UAE, Etihad Airways was established in 2003 and in the intervening twenty years has consistently raised the bar for luxury travel. Etihad Airways has built a global network that spans continents, covering over 70 destinations across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and North America connecting the world through their hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Over the next seven years Etihad plan to expand its network to over 125 destinations, leveraging its strategic geographical advantage connecting Asia and Europe, while simultaneously doubling its fleet to over 160 aircraft.

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