ETIHAD AIRWAYS WINS HAT-TRICK OF AWARDS ON MEMORABLE NIGHT IN DUBLIN

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has won three major travel awards, at two gala ceremonies, on a night to remember in Dublin.

The Abu Dhabi-based airline received the award for Best Longhaul Airline at the Blue Insurance Travel Media Awards, as well as the Best Longhaul Airline and Best Business Class Airline at the Irish Travel Trade Awards on Friday 28 November.

The Travel Media Awards took place at Dublin's Clyde Court Hotel with the event hosted by TV and radio personality, Kathryn Thomas. It is the third year the awards have taken place, with all categories voted for by Irish travel media.

Over at the Double Tree by Hilton in Dublin, Etihad Airways claimed its two major Irish Travel Trade awards in front of 300 industry professionals.

Beatrice Cosgrove, Etihad Airways’ Ireland Country Manager, said: “We are over-the-moon to win these three fantastic titles voted for by members of the trade and mainstream travel media in Ireland.

“Industry recognition like this is fantastic for Etihad Airways and illustrates the positive impact we continue to make in meeting and exceeding the expectations of our guests in Ireland.

“We’re proud to be in this position as a leader in product and service delivery and will use these awards as a springboard for more success.”

Etihad Airways, which has been flying to and from Ireland for more than seven years, operates double daily flights between Dublin and Abu Dhabi. This highly popular service connects onwards to dozens of destinations in Asia, including many in Thailand, Malaysia and Australia.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways began operations in 2003, and in 2013 carried 11.5 million passengers. From its Abu Dhabi base Etihad Airways flies to 111 existing or announced passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. The airline has a fleet of 105 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and more than 200 aircraft on firm order, including 71 Boeing 787s, 25 Boeing 777-X, 62 Airbus A350s and 10 Airbus A380s. Etihad Airways holds equity investments in airberlin, Air Seychelles, Virgin Australia, Aer Lingus, Air Serbia and Jet Airways, and is in the process of formalising equity investments in Alitalia and Swiss-based Etihad Regional*. For more information, please visit: www.etihad.com

*Operated by Darwin Airline