Etihad Airways is a national airline based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, operating routes to the Middle East, Europe, Asia, the Indian subcontinent and North America. Its main base is Abu Dhabi International Airport. Etihad Airways is a member of the Arab Air Carriers Organization.

Etihad Airways’ Pearl Business Class was voted ‘Best International Business Class’ at the 2009 Skytrax Awards. And it’s not hard to see why.

Etihad’s Pearl Business Class brings new levels of service, comfort and hospitality to the Business Class cabin – so why not change your customers to the best?

The award-winning seats turn into fully flat beds, giving their guests over six feet of comfort on long-haul routes. Etihad’s inflight entertainment is secondto- none, offering 41cm (16") personal TV screens with the latest on-demand entertainment. Dine anytime with an a la carte and kitchen menu with the personal attention of the onboard Food & Beverage Manager throughout the flight. Guests can also enjoy a personal chauffeur service at selected Etihad destinations.

History

Etihad Airline was established in 2003 and started operations on November 13, 2003. It is wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways has been rated four star by Skytrax. In December 2004 it won the 'World's Leading New Airline Award' at the 11th World Travel Awards in Barbados.Etihad Airways is a national airline based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, operating routes to the Middle East, Europe, Asia, the Indian subcontinent and North America. Its main base is Abu Dhabi International Airport. Etihad Airways is a member of the Arab Air Carriers Organization.

Intercontinental Fleet

•  50 aircraft (A319-100, A320-200, A330-200, A330-300, A340-500, A340-600, B777-300ER)
•  More than 100 aircraft currently on order
•  Average age: 3 years

Accolades:

•  World’s Leading Airline - 2009 World Travel Awards (WTA)
•  World’s Leading First Class - 2009 World Travel Awards (WTA)
•  Best Business Class catering - 2009 Skytrax Awards
•  Best Business Class - 2009 Skytrax Awards
•  World’s Best First Class - 2010 Skytrax Awards
•  Best First Class Airline Seat - 2010 Skytrax Awards
•  Best First Class Onboard Catering - 2010 Skytrax Awards

Here are some of the features that you can expect onboard the world’s best airline:

• Award winning cuisine
• Some of the largest screens in the sky
• Over 600 hours of world class entertainment
• More leg room than ever before
• A private suite in the best First Class cabin

Key Destinations

•  Abu Dhabi (AUH)
•  London (LHR)
•  Paris (CDG)
•  Athens (ATH)
•  Beirut (BEY)

Price Guide

•  SYD-LHR - from $8370*
•  MEL-ATH - from $8180*
•  BNE-CDG- from $8210*

*Above prices are gross, return fares inclusive of taxes and surcharges.
*Subject to change with currency fluctuation and base level changes.

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Complimentary chauffeur transfer for first and business class travellers

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UAE’s most important religious festival of the year is Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. The precise dates are determined by the lunar calendar and by religious experts in Saudi Arabia who view the moon several nights in advance to confirm the official start date.

This year Ramadan is predicted to start on 10th August and finish on 10th September.

During Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the first verses of the Holy Quran, abstain from food, drinking and smoking between sunrise and sunset, and then break their fast with family, with a traditional feast called iftar.

Throughout Ramadan, hotels across Abu Dhabi host nightly, delicious iftar banquets for guests and non-guests. These highly social meals are the ideal opportunity for your clients to experience the tantalising array of exotic flavours that Abu Dhabi has on offer.

Visitors to Abu Dhabi during Ramadan are expected to refrain from eating, drinking and smoking in public places during daylight hours.

It is also worth noting that shops close from 1.00pm until after iftar, and then stay open until the early hours.


2010 Events in Abu Dhabi

10 August – 10 September – Ramadan & Eid
10 – 19 October – Middle East International Film Festival
28 October – Ferrari World Abu Dhabi opens
14 November – Formula 1 Grand Prix
The best months to visit Abu Dhabi are between October and April when temperatures reach between 24 and 28 degrees centigrade (lower in December and January), and the nights are cool and fresh. Summer begins early May and the hottest months are June, July, August and September where temperatures can reach into the 40s and humidity can be high.

Etihad Airways has just won the 2010 Skytrax the Best Airline First Class, Best First Class Seat, Best First Class Catering Awards! The annual awards by Skytrax are based on surveys with more than 17 million passengers, carried out over 10 months.

Etihad Airways is a national airline based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, established in 2003 and started operations on November 13, 2003 to the Middle East, Europe, Asia, the Indian subcontinent and North America. Its main base is Abu Dhabi International Airport. It is wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi.

While You Fly

	Diamond First Class Suite	Diamond First Class	Pearl Business Class (flat bed)	Pearl Business Class (seat)
	Individual suites, higher levels of comfort and more personal space than ever before... More details	A luxurious fully flat bed, with a spacious 1-2-1 layout and our Inspired Service concept... More details	Enjoy the World’s Best Business Class as voted by Skytrax, with a superbly equipped flat bed... More details	Discover a style and space like no other, in the World’s Best Business Class... More details
Availability	Specific flights on our A340-600s	A340-500s, A330-200s, B777s and certain A340-600s	Our wide-bodied aircraft: A340-500, A340-600, A330-200 and B777s	Our narrow-bodied aircraft: A319 and A320s
Etihad Chauffeur
Lounge access	Worldwide Lounges	Worldwide Lounges	Worldwide Lounges	Worldwide Lounges
The seat	Perfectly flat, 6 ft 10”, extra wide bed, in your own personal suite	Luxurious 6ft 8” flat bed cocooned in a privacy shell	A privacy shell, 6 ft 1 inch full flat bed and direct aisle access from every seat	Relax in a spacious seat with 49 inch pitch and generous recline
Inspired dining	• Your own Food and Beverage Manager. • A la carte or ‘Kitchen Anytime’ options. • Five star dining with fine wines.	• Your own Food and Beverage Manager. • A la carte or ‘Kitchen Anytime’ options. • Five star dining with fine wines.	• Your own Food and Beverage Manager. • A la carte or ‘Kitchen Anytime’ options. • Five star dining with fine wines.	• Your own Food and Beverage Manager. • A la carte or ‘Kitchen Anytime’ options. • Five star dining with fine wines.
Personal E-BOX system with 600 hours of on-demand entertainment	• 23 inch, cinematic widescreen • Noise canceling headsets	•  23 inch screen • Noise canceling headsets	• 15 inch screen • Noise canceling headsets	• 10.7 inch screen • Noise canceling headsets
Connectivity	• In-seat power sockets • iPod/audio/ethernet connectivity	• In-seat power sockets • Audio/ethernet connectivity	• In-seat power sockets • Audio/ethernet connectivity	• In-seat power sockets • Audio/ethernet connectivity
Extra features	• Changing Room • Sliding doors for complete privacy • Upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather • Dine with another guest • Personal mini-bar • Personal wardrobe • Inbuilt massage • Cotton sheets, cosy blankets, full-sized pillows and sleeper suit	• Rotates 180 degrees for face to face dining or meetings • Personal mini-bar • Personal wardrobe • Inbuilt massage • Cotton sheets, cosy blankets, and full-sized pillows	• Inbuilt massage • Luxury blankets and pillows • Mood lighting to ease jet lag	• Luxury blankets and pillows • Mood lighting to ease jet lag
Major awards	• New suite launched in August 2009	• Leading First Class - World Travel Awards Middle East • 2009 Airline with Best First Class Service in the World	• Business Traveler magazine Best business class - Skytrax awards 2009 • Best business class service - Business Traveler USA	• Best Business Class - Business Traveller Middle East awards 2009
Reviews	The amazing thing about this new first class, other than the fact that it comes only three years after the last first class was introduced, is how it had improved on an already outstanding product. Business Traveller, UK	The seat is as excellent as ever. What has improved from previous experiences is the confidence of the staff, and their professionalism. Firmly recommended. Business Traveller	Delightful. The menu is varied and served on-demand. The design of the self-contained chairs makes it feel like you are the only person on the flight. Business Traveller Africa	From door to door, Etihad Airways offers an impressively strong business class experience which certainly lives up to the hype. AME Info

Etihad Chauffeur

Etihad Chauffeur, the premium limousine service, creates a unique door-to-door experience for Diamond First and Pearl Business guests

Door-to-door service Diamond First and Pearl Business guests receive door-to-door luxury limousine service, complete with a personal chauffeur With a fleet of luxury cars, we now offer the same level of service and comfort on the road that you are used to on our aircraft. Enjoy the comfort of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 7 series or similar and relax on the journey with mineral water and your favourite newspaper. We only use the highest quality chauffeur services and unbranded vehicles for a safe, discreet service.		Door-to-door service Diamond First and Pearl Business guests receive door-to-door luxury limousine service, complete with a personal chauffeur With a fleet of luxury cars, we now offer the same level of service and comfort on the road that you are used to on our aircraft. Enjoy the comfort of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 7 series or similar and relax on the journey with mineral water and your favourite newspaper. We only use the highest quality chauffeur services and unbranded vehicles for a safe, discreet service.

*Terms and Conditions apply

Luggage Allowance

When travelling Diamond First Class with Etihad, guests are entitled to a 40kg check-in baggage allowance. Diamond First Class guests are allowed to carry on two pieces of baggage with a combined weight of up to 12kg.
Pearl Business Class travellers are entitled to a 30kg check-in baggage allowance and are allowed to carry on two pieces of baggage with a combined weight of up to 12kg.
Maximum weight for check-in luggage is 32kg per item.

Clubs & Lounges

•  Etihad Pearl Business Class Lounges in Abu Dhabi, London and Frankfurt
•  Library, 24-hour gourmet banquet dining, wifi, five-star Six Senses Spa

Loyalty Programs

•  Etihad Guest
•  Free membership
•  No blackout periods, anytime availability for redemption
•  Extensive reward shop, Miles + Cash redemption feature