Etihad Airways statement on today’s German court ruling

Press release

Published December 31st, 2015 - 05:53 GMT

Al Bawaba

Etihad Airways is deeply disappointed by the German court’s decision handed down today. We are reviewing the judgement and will file an appeal against the decision early next week.

Etihad Airways owns 29.2 per cent of airberlin, Germany’s second largest airline.

The social and economic damage to Germany by this decision is significant.

The withdrawal of approval for codeshare services on 29 routes materially reduces competition and consumer choice within and beyond Germany and causes inconvenience to passengers.

Notwithstanding, we will continue to stand by our partner, airberlin, to promote competition and offer a superior product and travel experience.

We will continue to honour all booked itineraries.

Background Information

Etihad Airways

As an airline, Etihad has come a long way in a short time – just like its home Abu Dhabi.

The airline was established by Royal (Emiri) Decree in July 2003 and is wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi with a mandate to operate safely, commercially and profitably.