Click here for Etihad Airways jobs Etihad Airways the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, based in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi has been voted the world's leading new airline three years in a row. The company has experienced exceptional growth since its inception in September 2003, to today where we have a complement of over 20 aircraft. Currently operating to more than 50 global destinations, the route map is set for further expansion. At Etihad, we seek to reflect the best of Arabian hospitality-cultured, considerate, warm, and generous. Our goal is to be a truly 21st century global airline challenging and changing the established conventions of airline hospitality. Setting out to be a creative and innovative airline designed to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world, at Etihad our whole philosophy is built around the needs of our guests.