Etihad Airways welcomes Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad Football Club to Abu Dhabi

Press release

Published August 31st, 2015 - 06:10 GMT

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways has welcomed players and management staff from Al Ittihad Football Club to Abu Dhabi as they start their UAE pre-season training camp.

Upon arrival in the capital city’s airport, players from Saudi Arabia’s oldest and most popular football club enjoyed some of the treatments and services in the airline’s arrivals lounge.

The arrivals lounge offers premium guests a range of dining options, access to a shower, clothes press, and even a wet shave from the barber.

The Jeddah-based team will spend the next week training as well as playing friendly matches against Baniyas Club in Dubai and Al Jazira Club in Abu Dhabi.

Etihad Airways was announced as the official airline of Al Ittihad in July 2015.

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.