Etihad Airways is offering up to 25% off its air fares from 26 markets around the globe.

The fares are applicable on Coral Economy and Pearl Business Class bookings made between 1 May and 4 May 2012, for travel between 1 May and 31 May 2012. All travel must be completed by 31 May 2012.

The reduced fares are available for purchase in: Bahrain; Bangladesh; Belgium; Cyprus; Germany; Iraq; Ireland; Italy; Jordan; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Dammam only); Korea; Kuwait; Lebanon; Malaysia; Maldives; Morocco; Nepal; Oman; Pakistan; Qatar; South Africa; Sudan; Switzerland; Thailand; the United Arab Emirates; and the United Kingdom.

Applicable destinations will vary by market. Terms and conditions apply.

Etihad offers airline ticket promotions available on sale until 31 May 2010, for travel before 10 June 2010.

Etihad Holidays has launched a ‘Kids Fly for Free’ promotion which offers free holiday packages for children, including flights, accommodation and meals, to ten Etihad Holiday destinations across the globe.

The special promotion is offered as a part of Etihad Holiday packages to Kuala Lumpur, Paris, Munich, Muscat, Larnaca, Istanbul, Athens, Amman, Beirut and Tokyo. When two adults book a holiday package with Etihad Holidays to these destinations, a child under the age of 12 will receive a free airline ticket, free accommodation and free meals for the duration of their trip.

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways Chief Commercial Officer, said, “Etihad Airways is committed to providing the most rewarding experiences for our customers travelling with their families. We are delighted to launch this new promotion that will help families enjoy the best holiday packages money can buy.”

Kids Fly for Free is part of a wide range of bonus privileges offered to Etihad Holidays guests which, in addition to free flights and accommodation for children, include: additional complimentary nights; free room upgrades; breakfast; airport transfers; and discounts on a wide selection of services.

Etihad Airways has confirmed that it is to launch flights between Abu Dhabi and Baghdad on 26 April 2010, subject to government and regulatory approvals.

Etihad will operate five return services per week to Baghdad, operated by two-class Airbus A320 aircraft, and will expand its operation with two additional A320 return services to a second Iraq destination – Erbil – from 1 June 2010, also subject to government and regulatory approvals.

“We are committed to building and strengthening ties in our region and we are pleased that Etihad will be the first airline in the UAE to fly to Iraq,” said James Hogan, Etihad Airways Chief Executive. “We expect to see strong demand on these routes, particularly from government and business travellers, as well as people from Iraq visiting family and friends around the world.”

Etihad launched a cargo operation to Baghdad in September 2009, and it recently commenced additional cargo flights to Erbil. Continue Reading

Etihad Airways, which operates twice daily flights from Bangkok to Abu Dhabi and onwards to over 60 destinations around the globe, is now offering special promotions for passengers travelling from Bangkok to European and Middle Eastern destinations, to commemorate the airline’s 6th Anniversary in Thailand. The special fares are available to book before 30 April 2010, with the travel period 19 April to 15 June 2010.

Etihad’s fare from Bangkok to London, Frankfurt, Paris, and Dublin start at THB 18,000 for Coral Economy Class, and from THB 66,500 for Pearl Business Class.

Special fares for other European destinations include Milan, Manchester, Munich, Geneva, Casablanca, and Brussels, starting from THB 22,500 for Coral Economy Class, and THB 70,000 for Pearl Business Class. Continue Reading

Etihad Airways has launched non-stop flights from its home base in Abu Dhabi to Tokyo, Japan. Etihad will operate five non-stop flights per week to Tokyo, in addition to the five flights per week it offers to Nagoya.

The flights are being operated by three-class Airbus A330-200 aircraft and will feature in-flight services dedicated to the Japanese market, including a tailored menu, local in-flight entertainment content and cabin crew consisting of a number of Japanese speakers and nationals.

“We believe the variety of high profile attractions opening in Abu Dhabi in the coming years, including Ferrari World, The Louvre Abu Dhabi and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, will be very attractive to Japanese leisure travellers,” said James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ Chief Executive Officer. “Japan is a key market for Etihad and will be an important focus in 2010. We have worked closely with the Japanese Government to enable us to commence services between our two capital cities, and we thank them for their support.”

Etihad’s Tokyo services follow the commencement of the airline’s flights to Nagoya in February this year and codeshare services with ANA this month.

Current trading relationships between UAE and Japan are strong, with trade between the countries reaching US$29.21 billion (AED 107.2 billion) annually. Currently, there are approximately 350 Japanese companies operating and over 3,500 Japanese expatriates living in UAE.

Etihad Airways, the rapidly growing Abu Dhabi-based airline which currently operates twice daily flights to Bangkok, is now offering its passengers even greater perks and conveniences when arriving and departing Thailand.

Free Pattaya / Eastern Seaboard – Suvarnabhumi Transfers – The airline has launched a luxury limousine service for Pearl Business Class guests, and a comfortable van service for Coral Economy Class guests traveling from Pattaya and Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard to Suvarnabhumi Airport.

For Business Class passengers, the luxury limousine service provides a stress free way of travelling to or from Suvarnabhumi Airport, and features small luxuries like refresher towels, fresh water and daily newspapers. Continue Reading

Etihad Airways has launched flights from its Abu Dhabi home-base to Cape Town, South Africa’s second most populous city and the country’s leading tourist destination.

The new flights operate via the airline’s current daily Airbus A330 service to South Africa’s commercial capital Johannesburg. Cape Town is Etihad’s second destination in South Africa and its fifth on the African continent, joining Khartoum, Cairo and Casablanca.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive, said, “South Africa is a leading global destination of choice for tourism and commerce and we are thrilled to launch a daily service to Cape Town, our second city in the country.

“In addition to the strong demand for flights from expatriate South African nationals, business and leisure travellers, many thousands of football fans are expected to travel there next year when South Africa hosts the 2010 FIFA World Cup.” Continue Reading