“The individuals honored here have proven themselves to be exceptional leaders among Indians living abroad, for their talent, dedication and individual successes,” said Etihad Airways’ Senior Vice President Americas Geert Boven.
“Etihad Airways is proud to be the international airline partner of The Light of India, and an ongoing supporter of the Indian community. Both as a strong international market for our guests and as a valuable part of our workforce, Indians have made great contributions to the success of our business.”
India is the largest market served by Etihad, with 52 flights per week from Abu Dhabi to eight destinations including Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Calicut and Bangalore. In addition to “The Light of India” partnership, Etihad outreach to the Indian community worldwide includes ongoing promotions with Bollywood Star and Etihad Brand Ambassador, Katrina Kaif, and the “Next Stop Bollywood” Facebook competition.