Etihad to fly into Australia
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates has confirmed that it will begin flights to Australia within the next few months from its base in Abu Dhabi. This follows the conclusion of an extended aviation bilateral agreement between the governments of the UAE and Australia.
Etihad Airways Chief Executive and Australian James Hogan, formerly the CEO of Gulf Air said: “We appreciate the support of the Government of Abu Dhabi in securing the additional rights that will allow us to start flights to Australia in the next few months”.
“I believe that our service will significantly drive and support the development of trade and tourism between the UAE and Australia and we are finalising the arrangements and hope to announce full details shortly.”
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John Alwyn-Jones
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