Etihad Airways has expanded its "meet and greet" service for passengers arriving on flights at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
The service, which can be booked up to 48 hours before travel, was launched in June with two packages (see online news, June 5).
It now incorporates four packages. They are the Arrivals Gold Service, the Arrivals Silver Service, the Transit Gold Service and the Departure Gold Service.
The Arrivals Gold Service costs $55 (£36) per person and includes a personal welcome on arrival at the airport with one staff member for every guest or couple travelling together, assistance throughout the arrival process, fast track through immigration, and complimentary porter service from the baggage belt to the curbside.
The Arrivals Silver Service includes a personal welcome on arrival with one staff member for every two to five guests, assistance throughout the arrival process and fast track through immigration. It costs $27 (£18) per person.
For $89 (£59) per person, the Transit Gold Service includes a personal welcome on arrival with one member of staff for every guest or couple travelling together, assistance throughout the arrival process, escort from arrival gate to the Etihad Airways Premium Lounge in Terminal 1 and then on to the departure gate. This service is available for guests with up to 5 hours transit in Abu Dhabi.
The Departure Gold Service costs $68 (£45) per person and includes a personal welcome on arrival with one member of staff for every guest or couple travelling together, and assistance throughout the departure process, including escort from the business class check-in desk in Terminal 1 to the Etihad Airways Premium Lounge.
Speaking last month, Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways chief commercial officer, said: "We are always looking at ways to make flying with Etihad Airways easier and more enjoyable.
"Being met by a friendly face and helped with luggage and guided through immigration and customs makes the process a breeze."
Graham Smith
