New General Manager Qatar appointed

Press release

Published October 21st, 2012 - 07:31 GMT

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways has appointed Houssam Weiss as its General Manager for Qatar. Based in Doha he is responsible for the airline’s commercial activities.

Houssam has worked in the airline industry for 17 years holding different managerial commercial positions for Swiss International Airlines, Air, Gulf Air and Emirates Airlines in the Middle East and in the UK.

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Houssam has a wealth of experience working for Arabian Gulf carriers and has an in depth understanding of the Qatari market.

His appointment coincides with Etihad Airways recently launched freighter operation from Abu Dhabi to the Qatari capital, Doha.”

Etihad Airways operates 26 weekly Airbus A319, A320 and A330 passenger services between the two Arab capitals.

Background Information

Etihad Airways

As an airline, Etihad has come a long way in a short time – just like its home Abu Dhabi.

The airline was established by Royal (Emiri) Decree in July 2003 and is wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi with a mandate to operate safely, commercially and profitably.