Troubled Etihad Airways To Send Pilots To Fly For Emirates

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways confirmed over the weekend an extension of an agreement with its competitor, the Dubai-based Emirates, allowing its pilots to transfer over to Dubai for as long as two years. According to an internal memo from Etihad, its pilots can now fly for Emirates and receive full benefits and salaries but would have to take a leave of absence from Etihad. The pilots who transfer over will retain their seniority at Etihad. (airwaysmag.com) Mehr...