Etihad Airways has celebrated the first anniversary of operations at its base, Zayed International Airport Terminal A.
Terminal A has the capacity to handle up to 45 million passengers annually, and Etihad Airways has increased its number of flights by more than 20%. The airline now operates more than 1,732 round trips weekly to over 80 cities worldwide.
A new three-story first and business class lounge has been established, offering a spa accessible for free by first-class and suite passengers, dining with live cooking stations and a buffet, and a bar decorated with a 25-meter glass sculpture depicting the skyline of Abu Dhabi. Passengers can also board directly through three gates. Additionally, an Etihad Chauffeur lounge for arriving passengers, complete with showers and snacks to take away, is available.
The latest technologies, including biometrically powered self-check-in kiosks and baggage drop machines that complete the process in 30 seconds, have been introduced. The airline has also completed the relocation of the only U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility in Asia and the Middle East, enabling passengers traveling to the U.S. to complete their immigration checks before boarding.
