Bangkok--6 Dec--Star PR
The impressive growth of the Etihad Airways brand continues, with the UAE’s National Airline gaining a Top 20 placing in the prestigious Forbes Arabia Arab Brands list.
Etihad gained 18th place on the list and comes as the Abu Dhabi-based airline celebrates it’s third anniversary of flight operations on 5 November.
The Forbes list was based on a poll of 1,200 consumers across North Africa and the Middle East, with a focus on companies that have not only created strong brands on a local level but that have also gained recognition worldwide.
“As the world’s leading new airline, we are extremely proud to have received this acknowledgement of both our innovative approach to aviation as well as Etihad’s strong hospitality-focused philosophy,” said James Hogan, CEO of Etihad Airways.
“The Forbes list is recognised throughout the business world as the number one list for international companies to appear on. It is also very satisfying to gain this achievement after only three years in operation.”
The list considers both current brand performance and future growth prospects, taking on board the public’s votes as well as the editorial perception of how well each candidate has adapted its brand to the changing market environment.
Etihad is continuing to grow at a tremendous pace, having launched 35 Guest destinations in as many months and recently begun its daily service between Abu Dhabi and New York’s JFK Airport.
“In addition to the route launches, Etihad also operates one of the youngest fleets in the skies, with 80 per cent of our fleet being new. This ensures that we continue to lead the industry in redefining the in-flight travel experience and changing the way our Guests see the world,” concluded Hogan.
“We very much look forward to introducing additional global routes and ground-breaking initiatives over the months ahead, which will enable us to continue offering such unparalleled levels of service to our valued Guests.”
Etihad Airways currently flies 14 times per week from Bangkok to Abu Dhabi with two flights a day, providing swift and convenient onward connections to the airline’s fast growing global network of 36 destinations.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, is the world’s leading new airline and currently offers flights for Guests and cargo to 47 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.
Etihad Crystal Cargo — www.crystalcargo.ae — offers a comprehensive range of cargo services throughout Etihad’s network, and services its many all-cargo destinations and world-wide charters with a fleet of modern regional freighter aircraft.
Etihad Holidays - www.etihadholidays.com - offers a range of innovative holiday options in 82 destinations including skiing, fly-drives, cruises, tours, stopovers, inbound programmes and city breaks.
Through these exciting divisions, Etihad Airways is changing the way people see the world.
Etihad Airways has been awarded the titles of the world’s leading new airline in 2004, 2005 and 2006, and the world’s leading flat-bed seat in 2006.
For more information about this award-winning aviation group, please visit www.etihadairways.com .
Etihad Bangkok Office
18th Floor, M Thai Tower,
All Seasons Place,
87 Wireless Road, Phatumwan,
Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel. 0 253-0099
Fax. 0 253-2100
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