Etihad brings business class back to Sri Lanka

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, will return to a two-class Airbus A320 aircraft on its service between Colombo and Abu Dhabi from October 1, 2012.

The four flights a week will each feature 16 premium seats with electronically controlled recline and lumbar support, generous leg and foot rest extensions, individual PC power supplies, in-arm meal tables and 10.6 inch touch screens. 

Kumar De Silva, Etihad Airways’ General Manager in Sri Lanka, said: ”As the economy improves in Sri Lanka and business opportunities develop, we are confident this decision will appeal to businessmen who will also benefit from Etihad Airways’ convenient connections onto the USA, Canada, Africa, the United Kingdom, Europe and the Middle East.“  

Etihad Airways recently introduced a number of enhancements to its in-flight guest experience.

Pearl Business class guests travelling on this route will be treated to new master chef-inspired culinary signature menus that are changed every two months.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, began operations in 2003, and in 2011 carried 8.3 million passengers. From its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Etihad Airways serves 86 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America, with a fleet of 67 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and over 90 aircraft on firm order, including 10 Airbus A380s, the world’s largest passenger aircraft. Etihad Airways also hold equity investments in airberlin, Air Seychelles, Virgin Australia and Aer Lingus.