ETIHAD AIRWAYS is the name of a new Abu Dhabi-based airline launched by the government of Abu Dhabi.
It describes itself as a luxury carrier and is starting with a fleet of two leased Airbus A330-200s and plans to acquire up to eight more Airbus aircraft to fly to 16 destinations by next year.
Frills and superior service offered by the airline include an in-flight kitchen to prepare meals served on fine china with quality cutlery and a high ratio of flight attendants per passenger. Abu Dhabi's government also has a stake in the revitalised Gulf Air.
http://www.etihadairways.com