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Etihad
commenced commercial operations in November 2003 with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. After the launch in November
2003 the airline grew rapidly adding almost one new route a month. In June 2006, they achieved the milestone of launching
30 destinations in 30 months. Etihad currently flies to over 63 destinations across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia,
Europe and North America and operates 147 flights a day offering Guests new levels of comfort and hospitality in its three
unique cabins: Diamond First Class, Pearl Business Class and Coral Economy Class. Other significant achievements include:
The World’s Leading New Airline of the Year Award (2004, 2005 and 2006, World Travel Awards). The World’s Leading
Flatbed Seat Award (13th World Travel Awards, 2006). Middle East's Leading First Class Airline –( World Travel Awards,
2007) Best business class airline - Irish Travel Trade News Awards. “Airline with the best cabin staff” Business
Traveller Middle East awards “Airline with the best economy class” Business Traveller Middle East awards.In
2009 Etihad Airaways carried 9 million passengers (6 million 2008). They sponsor Manchester City Football Club.Etihad
airline business class is called Pearl Zone and offer fully flat business beds and 15” LCD screens as well as direct
access to the aisles. In 2009 Eiihad won the world travel awards for the best business class on airlines. New planes on order
include A380’s, Boeing 787’s and 777’s and A350’s and A320’s.From the UK they fly
from Manchester, Heathrow & Gatwick.
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