Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced its “Etihad Airways” mobile application is now available on the HUAWEI AppGallery — the official app store preloaded on all HUAWEI& HONOR smartphones and tablets — enabling 390 million global monthly active users in more than 170 countries and regions to manage their journeys with even greater ease via the app.  

The Etihad Airways mobile app is simple and user-friendly, enabling comprehensive trip management functionalities by taking full advantage of the latest innovations in mobile technology. Guests can now organize their journeys via the app, including booking flights, checking-in for flights, securing a mobile boarding pass, checking flight status, or viewing their Etihad Guest miles balance.

The airline has previously launched applications for Apple App Store and Google Play Store and the addition to the HUAWEI AppGallery is a step forward in Etihad Airways Digital Guest Innovation strategy to enable a convenient, personalized digital travel experience and marks the first step in a new partnership between Etihad Airways and HUAWEI AppGallery. Etihad Airways and HUAWEI AppGallery will jointly explore more possibilities in this digital collaboration. For a start, Etihad’s mobile application will also be integrated into HMS ecosystem, delivering an even better user experience for Etihad Airways users on HUAWEI and HONOR devices.

Robin Kamark, Chief Commercial Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “Etihad Airways is dedicated to reshaping the modern travel experience through delivering excellence in every single guest interaction, be it face-to-face or through our digital channels. We never cease to explore innovative solutions that ensure a seamless, world-class service for every single guest.”

“China is one of the key markets for Etihad Airways and holds strategic importance for us. By launching this mobile app, we will be the first MENA carrier to launch a mobile app in the HUAWEI AppGallery, further solidifying its commitment to the China market and Chinese guests.”

 “The United Arab Emirates has gradually become one of the preferred places for Chinese outbound travel. The cooperation between Etihad Airways and HUAWEI AppGallery will be a big step attempt, since we aim to build the bridge between the best local content and our global users.” comments Adam Xiao, Managing Director of HUAWEI Mobile Services MEA, Consumer Business Group.

The new Etihad Airways app is available now to download via the HUAWEI AppGallery for all Huawei & Honor users to enjoy a more convenient journey with Etihad Airways.