Etihad

Emirates' Gulf rival

Etihad is Arabic for "union" or "unity," appearing in names of organizations and entities across the Arab world.

Most prominently, it names Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in Abu Dhabi: I'm flying Etihad to Dubai.

The word also appears in Al-Ittihad (the union), a common name for Arab football clubs and newspapers.

airline

aviation

Flying or operating aircraft

aircraft · boarding · check-in · first class · business class · economy · lounge · hub · codeshare · frequent flyer

UAE

Abu Dhabi

UAE's federal capital

Arabic · federation · flag carrier · sheikh · hub · gateway · stopover · desert · falcons · hospitality

sponsorship

Manchester City

English football club

jersey · branding · naming rights · sports marketing · visibility · endorsement · global reach · flagship · alliance · collaboration

luxury

opulence

Showy, abundant prosperity

chauffeur · champagne · caviar · sommelier · amenity kit · limousine · concierge · butler · fine dining · premium

Opposites
airline business model

EtihadRyanair

Discount European airline

Spirit Airlines · Southwest Airlines · budget carrier

airline alliance/independence

EtihadLufthansa

Germany's largest airline

American Airlines · Delta Air Lines

airline rivalry

EtihadQatar Airways

Doha-based international airline

Family

unity, unite, united, union, unify, unified, unification, uniting, reunite

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G