Įtihad was founded in Abu Dhabi in 2003, when Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a royal decree establishing it. No further tests are required once in Abu Dhabi.
Passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi as their end destination will receive a free-of-charge PCR test on arrival at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Vaccination certificates must have a QR code. Guests who are departing or transiting through Abu Dhabi also do not need a PCR test, unless it is a requirement of their end destination. Covid policy: Guests who are fully vaccinated or under 16 years of age, and traveling with Etihad Airways to Abu Dhabi do not need a PCR test before their flight.International classes of service: Etihad Economy, Etihad First Class Suites Etihad Business Studio Etihad Residence.Safety rating: 7/7 in general 7/7 Covid-19 rating.Nonstop routes: 2 domestic, 66 international.Alliance: Etihad is not a member of an alliance, but does partner with airlines around the world on codeshare agreements.Founded in: Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.DC to the Maldives for $2,447 roundtrip in business class.Denver, Fort Lauderdale, or Salt Lake City to Abu Dhabi for $590 roundtrip.NYC, DC, or Chicago to Bangkok for $697 roundtrip.Though in-person service is very good, TripAdvisor users have numerous complaints about online and phone customer serviceĮxamples of previous deals Going has found on Etihad Airways.Etihad tends to be more expensive than other airlines (though Going still finds good deals).Wide flight network, including to destinations across South Asia and the Middle East many other airlines don’t fly to.Etihad serves 66 destinations across Asia and the Middle East, Africa, Europe, North America, and Australia. It has a fleet of 93 aircraft offering economy seating as well as some of the most luxurious flight experiences in the world. What’s Etihad Airways?Įstablished in 2003 by royal decree, Etihad is one of the UAE’s state owned national airlines. It is known as a luxury airline with good service and somewhat expensive flights. One of two flagship airlines in the UAE, Etihad Airways has an extensive network of flights across Europe, Africa, and Asia, and four services to North America.