Economy Class & Beyond

Etihad Global Sale in progress

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If it's not Qatar Airways discounting its fares, it's the turn of Etihad to discount their fares. Etihad Airbus A330-200 at Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The sale is in both Economy and Business Classes. Let's have a look and see what's discounted. These prices are from London Airports - pricing is also available from Manchester and Edinburgh. Below … [Read more...]

Etihad and American Airlines increase codeshare flights

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Whilst the ding-dong fight between the Middle East Three (Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways) versus the US3 (American, Delta and United) continues - it's business as usual between American Airlines and Etihad Airways, who have announced more codeshare flights. American Airlines Boeing 737-800 at Las Vegas - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Etihad Airways Boeing … [Read more...]

Delta vs The Middle East Three: Handbags at dawn

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The continuing war of words (or handbag fight) is in full swing with Delta (and by proxy, Airlines for America), vs Qatar and Emirates (and lets throw Etihad into the mix as well - better known as the Middle East Three). If you're not aware of the fight, check out the words that came out of Delta's CEO - Richard Anderson on Monday Delta, United and American vs Etihad, Qatar … [Read more...]

Etihad adds more seats between Abu Dhabi and Rome

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It seems the Etihad-Altalia partnership is bearing more fruit, with Etihad adding more seats between Abu Dhabi and Rome with the the daily service operated by Etihad being upgraded to a Boeing 777-300ER (two class) from an Airbus A330-200. This combines with Alitalia's daily frequency operated by an A330-200. Capacity increases are normally good news as more seats become … [Read more...]

Etihad 49% purchase of Alitalia cleared

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Etihad's 49% purchase of Alitalia was cleared by the European Commission on Friday. Etihad Boeing 777 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Alitalia Airbus A321 - Image Image, Economy Class and Beyond The European Commissions rubber stamp is the final hurdle to the purchase that was announced in August, in which Etihad is to pump €387.5 million into the airline. For Eithad, … [Read more...]

Etihad rolls out Wifi and mobile connectivity on its Boeing 777 fleet

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For those of you who need to be connected in the air, there is good news from Etihad Airways - who have completed a rollout of WiFi hotspots aboard their Boeing 777 fleet. Etihad Boeing 777 at London Heathrow - Image, GhettoIFE The 777 fleet made up of 24 aircraft, used on long haul services across the Etihad network. The service rolled out will enable WiFi and Mobile phone … [Read more...]

Etihad outlines its A380 and Boeing 787 plans

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Etihad Airways is fine-tuning its Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-9 operation plans as these new planes are readied to enter service as the airline announced via Twitter yesterday: From the Eithad Twitter feed The A380 plans call for the superjumbo to operate daily on all three flights between London and Abu Dhabi from May 2015, whilst Sydney will convert to a mixed A380/Boeing … [Read more...]

Etihad to buy 49% of Alitalia

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It seems that Etihad was hell bend on grabbing Alitalia, with the airline confirming on Friday it is to purchase 49% of the ailing Italian Flag Carrier. Etihad Boeing 777 - Image, GhettoIFE Alitalia Airbus A321 - Image GhettoIFE Etihad will invest €387.5 million to stave off Alitalia from bankruptcy, and will attempt to restructure the airline to return it to … [Read more...]

Etihad Premium (First and Business Class) sale from Paris

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Etihad are having a sale from Paris, with lots of different options for those who like premium cabins. First up is a "Buy Business class, get First Class" offer from Paris to: Bangkok from €2307 Ho Chi Min from City €2307 New Delhi from €2360 Perth from €3987 The offer is subject to availability, subject to weekend surcharges, blackout dates and needs to be booked by … [Read more...]

Etihad proposes to take a 49% ownership of Alitalia

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And so it comes to pass with Etihad to take a 49% today percent ownership of the Italian carrier Alitalia after protracted negotiations. Etihad Boeing 777 - Image, GhettoIFE Alitalia Airbus A321 - Image GhettoIFE Etihad is proposing to take a 49% equity share of the Italian flag carrier, which is subject to stakeholder approval - as well as EU regulators. Etihad seem … [Read more...]