Etihad Airways connects Sana’a
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The capital of Yemen is now well connected with Etihad Airways. The airline has launched its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Sana’a.
A high level Yemeni delegation, including His Excellency Waed Bathib, minister of transport, minister of tourism, His Excellency Dr Qasim Sallam Said, representatives from Civil Aviation, Ministry of education, security officials and senior airport officials received the maiden flight at Rehaba International Airport in Sana’a. Khaled El Mehairbi, Etihad Airways’ senior vice president government and aeropolitical affairs, led the airline’s delegation which included Hassan Al Hammadi, senior vice president executive affairs and corporate security, and Ali Murtada – vice president sales for the Middle East, Levant and Africa.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways, president and chief executive officer, said: “I am confident this new service will further facilitate Yemen’s economic development and encourage trade and investment in the capital.”
The new route is serviced four times a week from Abu Dhabi with an Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with 16 Business Class seats and 120 seats in Economy Class.
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