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Articles tagged “etihad”

Airlines

Plastics in Airline Catering Raise Questions About Carbon Emissions

Airlines have a love-hate relationship with plastics, especially when it comes to food and beverage. Plastics pose a serious environmental threat, but at the same time they're lightweight and thereby help reduce carbon emissions. Can carriers tackle both of these problems at once?

Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Skift | 5 years ago

Plastics in Airline Catering Raise Questions About Carbon Emissions

Airlines

Emirates Looks to Become World’s Largest Airline With Potential Takeover of Etihad

An Emirates-Etihad merger makes a lot of sense. Emirates may not be as strong as it once was, but it's still a well-run global airline that strikes fear into established competitors. Eithad, however, is in rough shape. It could use a makeover.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

Airlines

American Not Ready to Resume Commercial Ties With Etihad and Qatar Airways

Journalists grilled American Airlines CEO Doug Parker on Sunday about world affairs. It was unusual, considering he usually answers questions about capacity, or the passenger experience. But airlines are global businesses that rely on free trade agreements and deals negotiated by diplomats. Recent protectionist moves by some governments may not bode well for airlines.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

Airlines

U.S. and United Arab Emirates Reach Deal to Solve Open Skies Spat

The big three Gulf carriers are still very important, but because of a variety of reasons, they're no longer as scary as they were a few years ago. Still, this is good news for U.S. airlines.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

U.S. and United Arab Emirates Reach Deal to Solve Open Skies Spat

Airlines

Business of Loyalty: Etihad Bails Out Air Berlin’s Loyalty Members

The jig was almost up for members of Air Berlin's frequent flyer program, but at the last moment, Etihad extended an olive branch.

Grant Martin, Skift | 7 years ago

Airlines

What It Takes to Build the Perfect Premium Airport Lounge

Here are the brands that are innovating and getting the lounge experience right.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 7 years ago

What It Takes to Build the Perfect Premium Airport Lounge

Airlines

Pro-Open Skies Group Tries to Reach Trump Where it Matters — on Cable TV

Here's a prediction. The Trump administration may do little on the Open Skies debate. Yes, U.S. airlines probably suffer because of the agreements with Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. But plenty of other U.S. interests take advantage of the same agreements to make money.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

Pro-Open Skies Group Tries to Reach Trump Where it Matters — on Cable TV

Airlines

Etihad Will Offer Free iPads and Wi-Fi on Flights Affected by Electronics Ban

This is a smart move to ensure Etihad's most valuable customers are able to stay connected on its lengthy flights direct to U.S. destinations.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 7 years ago

Etihad Will Offer Free iPads and Wi-Fi on Flights Affected by Electronics Ban

Airlines

6 Things To Watch at Middle Eastern Carriers as They Cut Services

One of the last bastions of true hospitality in the air is going through some belt tightening.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 7 years ago

Airlines

3 U.S. Legacy Airlines Hope Trump’s Administration Will Block Emirates Expansion

It seems unfair that Emirates, based in Dubai, would have rights to fly from Athens to Newark. But that right is codified in the Open Skies agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates. The Trump administration could revisit that agreement, but other U.S. businesses, especially logistics companies like FedEx, could suffer.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago