Etihad Airways increases flights to US

Etihad Airways increases flights to US

ABU DHABI - Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, continues to strengthen its commitment in the US market with increased flights from New York’s JFK International Airport on the heels of the launch of the airline’s new A350 aircraft, and an expanded partnership with JetBlue.

Last night, Etihad invited friends and partners to an event in New York to celebrate the airline’s latest milestone and continued commitment to the US market and its North American partners.

A number of key representatives from Abu Dhabi's tourism sector joined the delegation, including Mohammed Al Zaabi, Chief Executive Officer of Miral Asset Management; Husain Al Hashmi, Regional Manager at Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism; and Francois Bourienne, Chief Commercial Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports. They were joined by other executives from the hospitality and travel sectors, helping to strengthen the connections between the UAE and the US.

At the gala event in New York last night, Tony Douglas, Etihad Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, commented, "The US remains one of our leading markets and that is why New York and Chicago were amongst the first destinations to be serviced by Etihad’s new A350. We are proud to continue to offer