Etihad expects to welcome over 1.5M visitors this winter
As visitors begin flying for the winter break and the many spectacular events taking place in Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways looks forward to welcoming over 1.5 million travellers at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
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 award-winning Cabin Crew and hospitality.”
Etihad Airways has a host of services to ease travel woes, like its quick self-service bag drop facility. The service provides a faster check-in experience and can accommodate a greater number of guests who will then be able to skip the queues.
Etihad Airways has been awarded Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. The accolade recognises the care and attention to detail the airline's teams give to customers' needs throughout their journeys.
The airline is preparing to welcome over 1.5 million passengers at Abu Dhabi International Airport between November 21 and January 8, 2023 and advises travellers to follow the tips below.
>> Get Verified to Fly and check-in online: For destinations with travel restrictions, travellers should visit ‘Manage my booking' on etihad.com to upload their Covid travel documents. Approval will be shared by email giving passengers confidence that all required documents are in place. Approved passengers can checkin online and obtain their boarding card, then use fast-track ‘Verified to Fly' desks at the airport, or the self-service facilities.
>> Early check-in: Effective from November 21 until January 8, 2023, guests will be able check-in 24 hours to 4 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 2 hours at the Skypark parking. The facility will be open from 10:00 am till 17:30 pm.
>> City check-in by Morafiq: Guests flying with Etihad will be able to seamlessly check-in at Morafiq's city check-in facility at the Mina Zayed near the Corniche. The facility will operate between 9 am to 9 pm and guests can check-in from 24 hours to 4 hours before their flight. Purchase of excess baggage allowance, choosing and upgrading seats etc can be availed at the facility. The service starts from Dh45 per adult, Dh25 per child, and Dh120 for a family of four. The facility offers ample and free parking space. The location is well connected by public transport bus numbers: 9 and 44.
>> Arrive at the airport early: 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.