Airline Guide · Middle East
Etihad Airways (EY)
The flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates and the second-largest UAE airline after Emirates, Etihad operates from Abu Dhabi.
EY airline facts
IATA Code
EY
ICAO Code
ETD
Callsign
Etihad
Country
United Arab Emirates
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi
Region
Middle East
Alliance
Independent
Founded
2003
Etihad Airways hubs
Primary airports where Etihad Airways concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
Frequently asked: EY
Where is Etihad Airways based?
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Etihad Airways (IATA: EY, ICAO: ETD) is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The airline was founded in 2003 and operates a fleet of approximately 100 aircraft.
What is Etihad Airways's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Etihad Airways is EY. The ICAO code is ETD. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Etihad".
Which alliance does Etihad Airways belong to?
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Etihad Airways is an independent airline and does not belong to any of the three major airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or oneworld), though it may have codeshare partnerships with other carriers.
What are Etihad Airways's primary hubs?
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Etihad Airways operates primary hubs at AUH. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Etihad Airways have?
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Etihad Airways operates a fleet of approximately 100 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Etihad Airways founded?
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Etihad Airways was founded in 2003, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history.
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