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Media Release

September 5, 2013

ETIHAD AIRWAYS FIRST SPONSORSHIP IN US GETS OFF TOFAST START

Etihad Airways first major sports sponsorship in the United States will be up and running

with the start of the Nations Triathlon event taking place in West Potomac Park,

Washington, D.C. on September 8, 2013.

Etihad Airways launched its daily service between Abu Dhabi and Washington, D.C in March

this year, and is sponsoring the Nations Triathlon to promote the sporting links between

these two capital cities, and further strengthen the cultural and commercial ties between the

United Arab Emirates and the United States.

Geert Boven, Etihad Airways Senior Vice President, Americas, said: Sporting events are a

great way of bringing people together. We also see this as an important first step to engage

with the people in the local community.

The sponsorship of the Nations Triathlon ties in with the airlines existing sponsorship of theTri Yas event in Abu Dhabi, and encourages greater participation from triathletes wishing to

take part in either race, with the development of tailored event packages* that include the

shipment of bikes, special hotel rates and event entry fees.

Taking place on Sunday, September 8, and officially recognised by the governing body USA

Triathlon (USAT), the Nations Triathlon is an international distance event comprising a 1.5

kilometre swim, a 40 kilometre bike course, and a 10 kilometre run through the scenic inner

city and suburbs of Washington, D.C.

The weekend-long festivities start off with a two-day public Health & Fitness Expo at the

Washington Hilton hotel on September 6 and 7, and conclude with the Finish Line Festival,

where presentations will be made to the winners of the various race categories, which

includes the Etihad Airways Tri Club Challenge.

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The Etihad Airways Tri Club Challenge is an opportunity to recognise those triathletes who

are committed to go the extra yard to be the best. added MrBoven. We encourage

everyone to enjoy this marvellous sporting occasion, and look forward to congratulating the

winners on their tremendous achievement.

The male and female winners of the Etihad Airways Tri Club Challenge will each receive two

round trip tickets on Etihad Airways and complimentary entry into the Tri Yas triathlon,

including three nights stay at a hotel in Abu Dhabi.

Tri Yas, one of the most prestigious triathlons in the Middle East, takes place on February

28, 2014, at theYas Marina Circuithome of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi

Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi.

For more details on the packages and Etihad Airways involvement with the Nations

Triathlon and Tri Yas event, please visit:http://www.etihad.com/en-us/promotions/tri/

* Special conditions apply

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About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, began operations in 2003,

and in 2012 carried 10.3 million passengers. From its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport,

Etihad Airways serves 94 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa,

Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas, with a fleet of 80 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and

over 80 aircraft on firm order, including 41 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and 10 Airbus A380s,the worlds largest passenger aircraft. Etihad Airways also holds equity investments in

airberlin, Air Seychelles, Virgin Australia and Aer Lingus, will acquire 49 per cent of Air

Serbia from January 2014, and, subject to regulatory approval, will acquire 24 per cent of

Indias Jet Airways. For more information, please visit:www.etihad.com

For more information contact:

Damian James- Etihad Airways Corporate Communications

Email:djames@etihad.aeMobile: + 97150 818 2533

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