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Etihad preclearance lounge in Abu Dhabi. The unique geometric architecture at the entrance of the lounge features wood tones.

Etihad adds US preclearance lounge for Abu Dhabi passengers

For most passengers, departing from or travelling via an airport with United States Customs and Border Protection Preclearance — and thus co... Continue Reading

A selection of Etihad's new Armani amenity kits.

Press Release: Etihad unveils luxury Armani amenity kits and loungewear

Etihad Airways has launched a stunning new collection of amenity kits and loungewear created in partnership with renowned Italian design hou... Continue Reading

Signature Etihad styling can be seen on the Elements suite, including a pleasing combination of cream, grey and rich brown.

Etihad showcases styling for new 787 doored business class suites

Etihad Airways used the occasion of the Dubai Airshow to reveal how its signature styling looks on the business class suites arriving aboard... Continue Reading

A woman is sitting in a brown lounge chair enjoying a cup of tea in the Etihad lounge.

Etihad designs enlightening new Abu Dhabi Terminal A lounge complex

As Abu Dhabi flag carrier Etihad transitions its flights to the massive new Terminal A at its home airport starting this week, it’s also unv... Continue Reading

Looking out the window of a Boeing 787 widebody as it flies above a city. The jet engine of the aircraft is in view. Most widebodies presently don't support direct-to-consumer IFE streaming over a live connection.

Bandwidth and other barriers stymie connected D2C/IFE on widebodies

The Bring Your Own License (BYOL) streaming inflight entertainment model — also known in some circles as connected direct-to-consumer IFE or... Continue Reading

The Elements-based business class suite on Etihad Airways' forthcoming new 787 deliveries. Image: Etihad

Etihad reveals PaxEx for new 787s including Elements seat, Viasat IFC

A host of new passenger experience (PaxEx) features will arrive in the third quarter on Etihad Airways’ new Boeing 787 deliveries, inc... Continue Reading

Three LATAM fabric bag amenity kits by Kaelis Group sit on a stone podium with tropical leaves around them.

Airlines outline progress on eliminating single-use plastics

Airlines that have made commitments over the last five years to reduce or eliminate single-use plastics from their operations will soon be j... Continue Reading

Etihad Airways Business Class with Emirati guest taking advantage of Etihad's unlimited Wi-fly

Press Release: Etihad ‘Wi-Fly’ offers unlimited data packages, free chat

Etihad Airways, the award-winning national airline of the United Arab Emirates, launches new Wi-Fly ‘Chat’ and ‘Surf’ packages making it eas... Continue Reading

ETIHAD AIRWAYS ramadan meals displayed on a white table

Press Release: Etihad teams with Emirati chef for Iftar meals

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is preparing to welcome its guests with a specially curated inflight menu throughout the ho... Continue Reading

Etihad Greenliner on the runway taking off at sunrise.

Etihad inks pact to prevent planet-warming aircraft contrails

Etihad Airways has taken steps to address the non-CO2 climate impact of its operations by signing a contrail-management agreement with UK-ba... Continue Reading

A close up of the Etihad business class suite with all the new products via Armani on display. The quilted bedding is dark navy blue.

Press Release: Etihad and Armani/Casa launch world-first partnership

Etihad Airways, in partnership with Armani/Casa, has today announced a new collaboration to deliver an unparalleled premium travel experienc... Continue Reading

A model of an Etihad A350 aircraft is on display. An aircraft used for the Abu Dhabi-New York JFK service

In not playing up seat width, is Etihad positioned for 10-across A350?

It remains to be seen if Etihad Airways will adopt a 10-abreast configuration when it takes future deliveries of the Airbus A350-1000, thoug... Continue Reading

Etihad Airways Captain Aisha Al Mansoori achieves historic first

Women in the United Arab Emirates, and the greater Middle Eastern region, have been making their mark in aviation for quite some time. There... Continue Reading

Etihad Airways' new A350-1000 aircraft (3)

Press Release: Etihad ‘Sustainable 50’ A350 makes inaugural to NY

Etihad Airways celebrated the arrival of its new Airbus A350-1000 in the United States following the inaugural commercial flight from Abu Dh... Continue Reading

Eithad's new sustainable tableware is black and clear with a sleek modern look.

Etihad goes full-reuse with new closed-loop economy meal tableware

Etihad is the latest airline to redesign its economy class meal experience with an eye towards reuse and sustainability, with a new set of r... Continue Reading