Bangkok--8 Nov--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, has been awarded "outstanding food service by a carrier" in the Middle East category in the Pax international readership awards 2007. The Pax awards are dished-out by the travel catering industry to recognise excellence in performance, achievement and product development across air, cruise, land and rail travel. This latest award follows Etihad’s success in August 2007 when the airline was found to serve up the “best economy class food in the world” in the global survey by Skytrax. Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ executive vice president marketing and product, said: “We pride ourselves in continually seeking to challenge traditional industry norms and provide the best possible levels of hospitality across our international flight network. “In-flight dining is a fundamental part of the Etihad travel experience and it is a terrific honour to be recognised with this award which is voted for by travel professionals and it is an achievement that we value greatly.” The airline’s innovative approach to food services was singled out as a key factor in winning the top accolade. Mr Baumgartner added: “At Etihad we look to recreate the same fine dining experience that our customers would expect at a top restaurant. 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, Asia and Australia. For further details: Etihad Airways Corporate Communications: Tel: 02 253 0099 or visit www.etihadairways.com For more information as well as pictures, 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]