Etihad expects 1.5m travellers this winter
From Nov 21 to Jan 8, guests can check-in 24 to 4 hours before the flight
Etihad Airways is expecting over 1.5 million travellers at the Abu Dhabi International Airport from November 21 until January 8, 2023, the airline said on yesterday.
Shaeb Al Najjar, General Manager Hub Operations, Etihad Airways, said: “There has never been a better time to experience Abu Dhabi, with the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix taking place this weekend and many more attractions to be enjoyed over the winter season. Football fans from around the world will also be flocking to the region ahead of the most exciting football event of the year.
“As a result, Etihad with its partners, is geared up and ready to host 1.5 million expected guests over the next six weeks. Visitors flying via Abu Dhabi will enjoy the experience from the moment they take off with Etihad’s awardwinning Cabin Crew and hospitality.”
Best Airline Staff Service
Etihad Airways has been awarded Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East by the international air transport rating organisation Skytrax.
Effective from November 21 until January 8, 2023, guests will be able check-in 24 hours to four hours before their flight at the staff travel centre located below Terminal 3 check in area. They will receive free Etihad miles or additional 5kg excess baggage, get complimentary two hours at the Skypark parking.
The facility will be open from 10am till 5.30pm.
Travellers should check in online and arrive early to complete the airport formalities. During peak times, check-in opens four hours before departure and closes one hour before departure for non-US flights and two hours before departure for US flights. Boarding for all Etihad Airways departures closes 20 minutes before departure.
On track for more growth
Etihad carried 4.02 million passengers in the first half of 2022, over three million more than last year (H1 2021 figures stood at 980,000), and is well on track to double the numbers in the second half.
The average seat load factor in the first half stood at 75 per cent.
“Our load factors at the moment are in the mid 90 per cent. For Q3, we are looking at the late 80s, and we remain positive for Q4. We are well on track to double the four million passengers for the full year,” Etihad’s Chief Financial Officer Adam Boukadida told Gulf News earlier in an interview.