Headquartered in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways carries the flag of the United Arab Emirates and is the second most popular and largest airline in Dubai after Emirates. The airline offers comfort, great food, and amazing in-flight entertainment service.
Etihad Airways was established in 2003 when the president wanted another airline for the UAE. It became the second-largest airline and flag carrier of the UAE. The flight started operation in the same year, and the first aeroplane was flown to Al Ain. They also started commercial operations in November 2003. They purchased six Boeings and 24 Airbus aircraft a year after it started operation.
Etihad operates more than a thousand aircraft and covers destinations across the continents of the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, and Europe. Here is the list of destinations covered by Etihad: {list_destinations}.
Etihad Airways has a cargo fleet and a combination of Boeing and Airbus aircraft. They operate Airbus A350 and Airbus A320, as well as Boeing 787 and Boeing 777.
Get your boarding pass from the comfort of your home and office. Check in online on your mobile or computer. Online check-in starts 30 hours before the flight leaves. You could also get priority access and get your check-in done at the airport without having to wait in the long queues. Check-in kiosk machines are available for those who want to complete check-in manually.
Each passenger is allowed to bring one carry-on luggage on the flight weighing up to 7kg (maximum). A personal item, such as a laptop bag or a briefcase, is also allowed, but it must not weigh more than 5kgs. The hand luggage must fit the area under your seats or the overhead compartments. If the weight or size of your handbag exceeds the airline’s limit, you may have to include it in the baggage.
The in-flight experience is pretty good. The airline offers comfortable seats, sufficient legroom, perfect seating arrangement, and great hospitality. They have an economy and business class. The airline offers options for people looking for extra legroom and seats with more space to relax. You can book economy neighbour-free tickets to get one or two adjacent seats unoccupied. This will provide you with extra space to have a comfortable flight experience.
You can bring a pet for an additional fare on Etihad airways. You can bring a small cat or a dog in your carry-on bag and place it under your seat. You could also buy an additional seat for your pet. The specialty of Etihad airways is that they prepare meals depending on the destinations the aircraft is flying to. So, you will always enjoy a variety of dishes inspired by your destination. They have an in-flight entertainment system, which offers unlimited streaming services on board. The entertainment unit comes with many blockbuster movies, TV shows, songs, and games. They also have kids’ content to keep your little ones occupied throughout the journey.