Etihad launches its unique travel programme for Abu Dhabi government employees

Press release

Published September 25th, 2011 - 05:50 GMT

During the launch event

Etihad Airways has launched the ‘Abu Dhabi Government Employee Travel Programme’, dedicated to offering unprecedented benefits and travel services to government employees across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Developed jointly by Abu Dhabi General Services Company ‘Musanada’ and Etihad Airways, several new Abu Dhabi governmental entities who have already joined the programme were recognized during a reception held lately at Al Mamoura Building, Abu Dhabi. They included:

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA).

Tourism Development Investment Company (TDIC).

MUSANADA.

Abu Dhabi Educational Council (ADEC).

Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA).

Department Of Economical Development (DED).

Abu Dhabi Quality And Conformity Council (QCC).

Family Development Fund (FDF).

Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Council (ADIMSC).

Abu Dhabi Systems And Information Centre (ADSIC).

Hareb Al Muhairy, Vice President Sales in the UAE, said: “Etihad will offer benefits specifically packaged to suit the needs of employees working for government and semi-government organizations. We expect the programme to become an increasingly important part of our business. We will be working hard with our partners to ensure it offers the highest standards of service and the best value to one of our most important customer segments.”

Under this initiative, Etihad will work alongside its programme partners to simplify and to enhance Government travel services, which includes simplified procedures and tailored services and benefits for employees to ensure the most seamless and rewarding travel solutions for all of their government-funded travel.

These encompass not only special fares, enhanced frequent flyer benefits and priority ground services, but also tailored Etihad Holidays deals for personal travel.

Musanada, which played a crucial role in developing the new partnership, holds a mandate to support the Emirate’s government entities and help Abu Dhabi become one of the top five governments in the world, by providing the Government of Abu Dhabi with international best standards and cost effective quality services.

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.

Company Profile

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors, fuels economic progress and helps achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions. By working in partnership with the organisations that define the Emirate’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the Emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.

DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the Emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.