Etihad Airways Has Become an ARC-Participating Carrier

Arlington, VA, October 17, 2005 – ARC is pleased to welcome Etihad Airways (607/EY) as a participating carrier, effective with sales starting Monday, October 17, 2005. This enables 22,000 ARC accredited travel agency and corporate travel department locations to settle Etihad Airways transactions through ARC’s trusted settlement system.

Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Etihad Airways flies to seventeen destinations in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. As Etihad Airways has elected the General Concurrence method of agent appointment, all ARC-accredited agencies are automatically appointed as agents of the carrier. At this time, the carrier accepts cash as the only form of payment.

For inquiries, reservations, or sales information, contact the following:

Etihad Airways
(905) 361-2796
www.etihadairways.com

About ARC
ARC is the premier provider of financial settlement solutions and data and analytical services for the travel industry. Airlines, travel agencies, corporate travel departments, railroads, and other travel suppliers process more than $65 billion annually through ARC's world-class settlement system, making it the financial backbone of travel distribution. ARC COMPASS®, the leading, trusted source for travel transaction information, powers data and analytical tools that help ARC customers make confident business decisions. ARC is an airline-owned company that builds on values of integrity, teamwork, innovation, cost-effectiveness, and excellence. For more information, please visit http://www.arccorp.com.