Etihad passengers travelling to US...

Pre-clearance facility is the only one of its kind in the Middle East and Asia

Passengers flying to the US from Abu Dhabi with Etihad can now pre-clear customs before departing Zayed International Airport (AUH).

The pre-clearance facility is the only one of its kind in the Middle East and Asia.

The service – which is offered by Abu Dhabi Airports in collaboration with US Customs and Border Protection (US CBP), Etihad Airways and Etihad Airport Services – allows all Etihad passengers to arrive stateside as domestic passengers, avoiding queues and saving time.

Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports said: "We are proud of the collaborative efforts that have brought this state-of-the-art preclearance facility to fruition.

“Following a remarkable first year of operation for Zayed International Airport, this facility represents another significant step toward our vision of becoming a leading global aviation hub and exceeding passenger expectations."

Etihad currently flies 35 times per week to four US gateways, including Boston, Chicago, New York and Washington DC.

Martina Strong, US Ambassador to the UAE said: “Travellers to the United States can now expedite their journey. We look forward to welcoming many more visitors to the United States and continuing to strengthen our friendship with the UAE.”

Etihad will open a lounge in the new pre-clearance facility for premium guests travelling to the US in December.

This week marks a year since Terminal A operations began at Zayed International Airport. Since the full transition to the new terminal in November 2023, Etihad has expanded its operations from 1,336 weekly flights to 1,732.

For more information, visit www.etihad.com/en-au/fly-etihad/us-immigration-in-abu-dhabi

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