Etihad Airways launches new app

Download the app and you will enjoy 10 per cent off flights, while members of the airline’s loyalty programme, Etihad Guest, will receive 250 bonus miles for every booking made through the app before 30 May 2016. Guests can also organise their journey - by booking tickets, checking-in and viewing the status of their flight - via the app.

                          "The Etihad Airways mobile app is simple and enjoyable to use, providing comprehensive trip management capabilities by taking full advantage of the latest innovations in mobile technology," an Etihad press release said. The Etihad Airways’ app allows passengers to check in for their flight by using their mobile phone to scan their passport page. Guests can also pay for their tickets by scanning their credit card, eliminating the need to enter passenger details and payment information manually. Boarding passes can be viewed from the app or downloaded directly to iOS Wallet.

                          The mobile app also incorporates maps of Abu Dhabi International Airport and high resolution enhanced seat maps, giving passengers a detailed layout of the cabin and their chosen seat. Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Etihad Airways is dedicated to delivering excellence in every single guest interaction, be it face to face or on digital channels. We strive to provide innovative solutions that ensure our guests enjoy a seamless world-class service. We are confident that our guests will be delighted with the speed of the app, its ease of use and its considerable functionality. Regular travellers will also appreciate the ability to organise their journey on the go – all on the mobile app.”

                          The app offers a ‘countdown to take off’ feature to ensure guests arrive at the departure gate in plenty of time, while live flight status updates provide real time flight information. The new Etihad Airways iPhone app is available now to download via the App Store.