Etihad orders more 787s to support strong demand

BY JAMES WILKINSON

Etihad Airways has spent USD$2.8 billion on additional aircraft to support demand for new routes and capacity across the globe.

Abu Dhabi hotels continue strong performance

Abu Dhabi’s hotels and hotel apartments continued their strong performance in the first five months of this year with increases in guest numbers, guest nights, occupancy, revenue and length-of-stay, according to the latest figures released by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA).

Virgin Australia signs landmark deal with Singapore Airlines

BY JAMES WILKINSON

Virgin has become the second Australian airline in a week to announce a major deal with an Asian carrier, following the signing of a landmark agreement with Singapore Airlines just a day after Qantas sponsored Malaysia Airlines’ entry into the Oneworld alliance.

Etihad and Air New Zealand sign code-share agreement

Following the ACCC approval of its partnership with Virgin Blue, Etihad Airways has announced a code-share agreement with Virgin’s new trans-Tasman partner Air New Zealand in a major boost to inbound and outbound travellers.

ACCC gives final approval to Virgin-Etihad tie-up

Virgin Blue Group’s alliance with Etihad Airways has been given final approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission just three weeks before the inaugural V Australia flight to Abu Dhabi.

Green light for Virgin Blue’s Air NZ and Etihad alliances

In a major win for Virgin Blue, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given the green light for the airline’s alliances with Air New Zealand and Etihad Airways.

Etihad secures additional Australian flights

Etihad Airways is set to expand its presence down under over the next twelve months, after the Abu Dhabi-based airline secured up to 14 additional weekly frequencies to Australia. The additional flights were awarded following bilateral negotiations between the UAE and Australian Government in Canberra this week and seven of the flights can be operated [...]

Etihad releases combo airfares

By James Wilkinson Etihad Airways has released a series of combo airfares, perfect for leisure, conference and incentive travellers heading for Europe. Priced from $5602 return, the offer means travellers can fly in Etihad’s pearl business class cabin to Abu Dhabi and economy onto Europe. On the way back, it is economy from Europe, then [...]