Bangkok--1 Aug--Total Quality PR Etihad Airways, The National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, which operates highly popular twice daily flights from Bangkok to Abu Dhabi and onwards to 45 destinations around the globe, received a warm welcome from the government of Queensland during the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s first visit to Brisbane. James Hogan led an Etihad delegation which conducted meetings with Tourism Queensland and the state premier, Peter Beattie, as well as a number of media engagements. Etihad will start its three flights-a-week service from Abu Dhabi to Brisbane on 28 September. (Left to right) Khaled Al Mehairbi, VP government and international affairs, Etihad Airways; HE Dr Saeed Mahammed Al-Shamsi, UAE ambassador to Australia; Peter Beattie, premier of Queensland; and James Hogan, chief executive, Etihad Airways.About Etihad Airways Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi. Currently Etihad offers flights to 45 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa and Asia. For further details: Etihad Airways Corporate Communications: Tel: 02 253 0099 or visit www.etihadairways.com For more information please contact: Tom Van Blarcom / Ruthaiwan Tanwongwan Total Quality PR (Thailand) Co., Ltd Tel. 02 260 5820 Fax 02 260 5847 — 8 E-mail : [email protected] Click for photo release at www.thaipr.net