Friday, Dec 10, 2010
Gulf News
Leisure travel demand growing globally
Abu Dhabi Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has opened the doors of its latest premium lounge in Manchester Airport’s Terminal 1, as part of the airline’s continued commitment to the north-west of England.
Etihad Pearl Business class guests were among the first to enjoy the Etihad premium lounge, following an opening ceremony hosted by Manchester City Football Club (MCFC) manager Roberto Mancini; Garry Cook, MCFC Chief Executive, and Mike Summerbee, MCFC ambassador.
Etihad’s premium lounge in Manchester is the latest in a progressive roll-out of the lounge concept successfully introduced at the airline’s home base in Abu Dhabi, it said in a statement.
Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Manchester has always been an important market for Etihad and the ties between Manchester and Abu Dhabi have never been stronger.
Meeting demand
“This latest development is testament to our commitment to the north west of England, and to the ever-growing business and leisure travel demand in and out of the region.
“We are very proud to be able to offer Etihad Pearl Business Class guests in Manchester this amazing lounge.”
Mancini said: “Abu Dhabi is our home when we are away from home and as a regular user of Etihad, I, like my players, am always impressed with the impeccable service and fantastic facilities on board.”
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