ETIHAD BECOMES WORLDS FIRST AIRLINES TO VACCINATE FULL CREW

 To curb spread of COVID-19 & give passengers peace of mind Etihad Airways has vaccinated its operating pilots & cabin crew thereby becoming first airlines to do so.

As per Etihad Airways spokesperson the vaccine programme was introduced in January this year in order to support national vaccination programme & to ensure that full staff is protected from COVID .

This will also provide confidence to travelers that they are flying safely with 100% vaccinated crew on board.

This achievement was made possible through Etihad "Protect Together" Employee initiative which will also help staff & there families get vaccinated on priority..

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Etihad Cargo refreshes freighter network to focus more on core sectors

From Oct 1, Etihad Cargo will refresh its route network to focus more on core sectors & maximise freighter network.

By deploying its 777 ferighter capacity , Middle East carrier Etihad Airways will connect its Abu Dhabi hub to Asia, Europe & US market.

For some destinations flight frequency will be increased while for some network there will be weekly freighter to meet adhac demand due to upcming peak season.

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Etihad teams up with WCA

Etihad Cargo is offering World Cargo Alliance (WCA) members special rates for certain destinations when they use the Worldwide Information Network (WIN) booking platform.
WCA members who are participants in Etihad's loyalty programme, CargoConnect, and who also use the WIN for booking and air waybill transactions, will qualify for special rates on selected origins and destinations on the Abu Dhabi-based carrier's network.
The platform offers instant pricing for all online Etihad origins and destinations, e-booking, e-air waybill plus track and trace.
Etihad Cargo vice president David Kerr said: “Part of our continuing growth story will be underscored by our ability to meet the needs of our customers, in a rapidly evolving cargo market, whether they are a large multi-national company or a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) user that needs to send goods and services around the world to grow their business."
Membership of CargoConnect is free and gives members the benefit of exclusive pricing as a WCA member, while allowing users to earn Etihad Guest Miles for all cargo shipped on Etihad Airways.

Source :http://www.aircargonews.net/news/airlines/single-view/news/etihad-teams-up-with-wca.html

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