Etihad Airways,
the national carrier for the UAE, has launched a new scheme that gives up to a 15
per cent discount on business and leisure fares for employees of the United
Arab Emirates government.
Travellers who
enrol in the UAE Government Employee Travel
Programme can use a dedicated counter at Abu Dhabi International airport and
will receive 15kg additional baggage allowance. When travelling to the USA or
Canada, travellers can bring an extra bag weighing up to 23kg in economy and up
to 32kg in business and first class. Enrolment into the scheme is free of
charge but employees must already be part of Etihad Guest, the airline’s
loyalty programme.
Duncan Bureau, Etihad’s
senior vice president sales and distribution, said: “We are delighted to
partner with the UAE government to offer its employees exclusive travel discounts,
benefits and rewards. Whether booking for business or leisure, we hope this new
travel programme will encourage more residents to start flying again.”
Members of the scheme
will also get up to 10% off Etihad Holidays packages and access to exclusive
discounts with preferred partners.