Etihad Airways Acquires 2.987% Stake in Aer Lingus

Etihad Airways has acquired a 2.987% stake in Aer Lingus.

The Abu Dhabi-based airline said the purchase reflects its desire to forge a commercial partnership with the Irish national carrier.

Etihad Airways operates 10 flights a week from Abu Dhabi to Dublin and has carried more than 750,000 passengers between the two capitals since it began flying the route in July, 2007.

The airline has a premium lounge at Dublin Airport, an engineering maintenance facility and has conducted recruitment drives across the country. It also recently renewed its sponsorship of the Gaelic Athletic Association, signing a five-year deal.

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