New York joins Etihad A380 network

Etihad Airways' A380 New York service is another milestone. - Supplied photo

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, celebrated the highly-anticipated arrival of its award-winning Airbus A380 service at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, welcoming and thanking guests travelling on the first flights between the two destinations.
"The arrival of our A380 service at JFK International Airport is an important milestone for Etihad Airways as we respond to increased demand from our guests travelling between Abu Dhabi and New York and it represents the significant growth our airline has undergone in just 12 years of operation," said James Hogan, Etihad Airways' president and CEO. "Etihad Airways has stayed ahead of the competition by providing our guests with the luxury, comfort, and hospitality they expect and deserve when they fly with us, and by remaining focused on continuing to transform the air travel experience across all cabins of service."
"The revolutionary products found onboard Etihad Airways' fleet of A380s completely reimagine commercial aviation standards and we are proud to bring them to our guests travelling between the US and Abu Dhabi."
The introduction of the airline's signature A380 travel experience comes just in time for the busy holiday travel season, as well as to serve guests travelling to the 2015 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix taking place from November 27-29.
Guests on all Etihad Airways flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to the airline's six US ports of entry, including New York's JFK Airport, are processed through the US Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility.
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