Etihad’s A380 Steals the Show at Formula 1

Etihad A380 Soars Over Formula 1

Etihad Airways’ Airbus A380 took centre stage with a flyby directly above Yas Marina Circuit to mark the start of Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024. Minutes before the beginning of the final race in the annual Formula 1 calendar, Etihad’s superjumbo Airbus A380 flew over the starting grid at an altitude of 500 feet, making it one of the lowest-altitude flybys Etihad has performed over the circuit.

Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is a gem in the Abu Dhabi calendar, attracting thousands of international visitors and millions of viewers worldwide. We’re delighted to fly Etihad’s Airbus A380 over Yas Marina Circuit as part of our tradition to mark the start of the race.”

Captain Adel Al Zubaidi, this year’s pilot in command, executed the flyby alongside Captain Harris Kynigos, Captain Ziad El Nady, and Captain Azizan Othman.

Neves continued, “Partnering with major sporting events and teams worldwide enables us to engage more closely with our guests. This year, we’re pleased to welcome Formula 1 fans to the Etihad activation in the F1 Village and eligible Etihad Guest members to the Etihad Guest Hospitality on the Hill experience.”

In addition to enjoying the exciting racing action, Etihad has reintroduced its popular ‘Hospitality on the Hill’ for Etihad Guest members with Platinum tier status and Gold members who hold co-branded partner credit cards. The exclusive Etihad Guest Lounge is between Abu Dhabi Hill and the Main Grandstand. Following last year’s success, this year’s hospitality offerings are bigger and better.

At the F1 Village, fans enjoyed a culinary showcase by Etihad, a children’s area, activations featuring Chennai Super Kings and Manchester City FC, a destination selfie feature, and the opportunity to practice their skills in aircraft simulators.