Etihad Half-year Revenues Up 28%

Etihad Airways today reported its most successful first half year, with revenues up 28% to €1,220 million (H1 2010: €952 million). There was a 2% reduction in costs per available seat kilometre. The airline aims to break even this year and move into sustainable profitability in 2012. Manchester becomes a double-daily destination from 1^st August.