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Etihad Airways

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Eithad Airways
Etihad-airways-logo
IATA ICAO Callsign
EY ETD EITHAD
FoundedJuly 2002
Commenced operationsFebruary 2003
HubsAbu Dhabi International Airport
Frequent-flyer programEithad Guest, Eithad One Club
Fleet size79
Destinations130
Parent companyEithad Aviation Group
Employees18,510

Etihad Airways is one of two major airlines in the United Arab Emirates. It was created by royal decree in July 2003. It started carrying passengers in November 2003. Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is the airline's hub and base of operations. Etihad Airways flies to 63 locations in 42 countries.[1]

References

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  1. "Etihad Airways Factsheet" (PDF). etihadairways.com. Etihad Airways. June 1, 2010. Retrieved June 7, 2010.