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Akasa Air signs codeshare partnership with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways

A codeshare partnership allows one airline to market and sell seats on a flight operated by the other

Etihad reports 10% rise on pre-pandemic levels; aims 35-40% further growth

Gulf carrier Etihad has seen strong growth in the domestic market post pandemic and is expecting to fly more Indian passengers this year than 2023, which saw around 3-million Indians boarding its flights, a top executive at the airline has said. The Abu Dhabi-based national carrier, according to its chief revenue and commercial officer Arik De is also a strong "believer" in competition and is not afraid of it. "Etihad is actually back with a bang in the Indian market. Our numbers are over 10 per cent higher than they were pre-pandemic," De told PTI. Noting that the airline came back "pretty strongly" in 2023 itself, he said, "we grew capacity by over 40 per cent and then in 2024 we plan to finish the year with around 35-40 per cent further growth." Moreover, the airline carried around three million Indians last year and this number is obviously set to grow this year as well, he stated. Emphasising that a 10 per cent capacity growth ahead of pre-pandemic numbers is a strong growth

IPL 2024: Etihad named as official sponsor of Chennai Super Kings

Gulf carrier Etihad Airways on Thursday entered into an agreement with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to become its official sponsor. The partnership will cover CSK's events and platforms, while its players' jerseys will display the Etihad logo, the carrier said. The collaboration with the five-time champion of the Indian Premier League (IPL), comes close on the heels of Etihad roping in Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif as its brand ambassador, it said. Etihad started flying into India 20 years ago and has been investing here from day one, be it in deploying the best planes here or customising local palette to customers across the 10 cities where we are operating, Etihad Airways Chief Revenue Officer Arik De said. "So, the investment that we are announcing today is about CSK. Cricket is a huge part of this country and deepening that relationship for us is super important," De told PTI in an interaction. The partnership with CSK was announced at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai in the pres

Competition from Indian carriers will drive innovation globally: Etihad

UAE's Etihad Airways has aggressive growth plans in India, and is not concerned about Indian airlines starting more services to west Asian destinations, a company official said. Speaking to PTI, Etihad Airways' head for Indian subcontinent Salil Nath said such competition would drive innovation as the sector grows, lapping up the pent-up demand created by the pandemic. "We are operating services to 62 destinations globally, and this year, we will be flying to six more destinations with Kolkata being the first. We are rapidly expanding. Besides, we also started increasing frequencies on the key routes from India this month," he said. "On March 26, besides resuming services on the Kolkata-Abu Dhabi route, we started operating two daily flights from Ahmedabad and Chennai, and six more flights from Kochi per week. From April 24, Etihad will operate three services daily from Delhi and Mumbai," he added. Nath said the post-pandemic recovery has been rapid for the sector as there was a lo

Show-cause notice to Etihad Airways for 'not following' Covid guidelines

A reply to the notice has been sought from the station manager of the airlines within 24 hours

Etihad to cut more cabin crew jobs, grounds A380s as Covid batters travel

In the internal email, cabin crew were told those affected would be notified within 24 hours, without saying how many would lose their jobs

Abu Dhabi's Etihad announces departure of several senior executives

Etihad said the changes were made due to the impact of COVID-19 and part of previously announced plans to downsize to a mid-sized carrier

Etihad says not feasible to reinvest in Jet, cites unresolved issues

Jet Airways, which shuttered operations on April 17, is undergoing insolvency proceedings and at least three entities have put in initial bids for the carrier

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Etihad to offer iPads, free WiFi to US-bound passengers

Etihad will offer ipads and free wi-fi to first and business class passengers on its US-bound flights. The airline's move is in response to the US government curbs on carriage of laptops, ipads and other devices by passengers inside aircraft cabin. The restrictions apply for US-bound flights from ten airports in West Asia and North Africa. "We are offering first and business class guests free wi-fi and ipads on all our US bound flights from Abu Dhabi from April 2. Wi-fi vouchers will be provided by our cabin crew with onboard welcome drink, providing free wi-fi for the duration of the flight. In addition we will have ipads available for those who need them," the airline said in a notification to travel agents.Etihad did not comment whether the ipads have been security cleared by the government. Emirates too is said to be considering a similar move of offering laptops to its passengers. Emirates President Tim Clark told Bloomberg that the airline is working on creative ways to work ...

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