[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 152 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1808]
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 IN HONOR OF DALLAS/FT. WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT'S NEWEST AIRLINE, 
                             ETIHAD AIRWAYS

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 11, 2014

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, on December 3, 2014, Etihad Airways become 
the latest new airline to start service at Dallas/Ft. Worth 
International Airport (DFW), which I represent in Congress. Etihad's 
new service now connects DFW with Abu Dhabi and the world beyond. 
Though Etihad is only eleven years old, it has already become a trend 
setter in the aviation industry for service and onboard product 
offerings, winning its 6th straight ``World's Leading Airline'' award 
at the World Travel Awards this year.
  Etihad and DFW based American Airlines enjoy codesharing and 
reciprocal frequent flier mileage agreements, making it easier for 
frequent fliers of both airlines to earn miles on their airline of 
choice and make connecting flights at DFW or Abu Dhabi. DFW is Etihad's 
sixth destination in the United States, further increasing ties between 
the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Etihad serves the DFW/
Abu Dhabi route with a Boeing 777--which will be further complemented 
by the airline's $40 billion order for additional Boeing aircraft in 
the coming years equipped with General Electric engines.
  I congratulate Etihad and Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport on 
this latest expansion of international service which will greatly 
increase travel options for my constituents and promote economic growth 
in North Texas.

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