Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the UAE, operates 21 flights per week between Australia and Abu Dhabi. After just eight years, Etihad has become firmly established as the world’s fastest growing commercial airline and its progress and commitment to the highest standards have been recognised with the title of World’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards for both 2009 and 2010. Since its inaugural flight, Etihad has built a global network of 86 passenger and cargo destinations, including all major cities in the GCC.