Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is now offering up to 25 per cent off air fares from 26 markets around the globe.

The fares are applicable on Coral Economy and Pearl Business Class bookings made between May 1 and May 4, for travel between May 1 and May 31, 2012. All travel must be completed by May 31, said a statement.

The reduced fares are available for purchase in: Bahrain; Bangladesh; Belgium; Cyprus; Germany; Iraq; Ireland; Italy; Jordan; Saudi Arabia (Dammam only); Korea; Kuwait; Lebanon; Malaysia; Maldives; Morocco; Nepal; Oman; Pakistan; Qatar; South Africa; Sudan; Switzerland; Thailand; the UAE; and the UK. Applicable destinations will vary by market, it said.

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ chief commercial officer, said: “Savvy travellers understand that the period just before the summer holiday season is the perfect time to book a great value getaway.

“We are pleased to offer this very special, limited-time offer to our guests so that they may see the world from the comfort of our award-winning Coral Economy and Pearl Business Class, but without breaking the bank.”

To book the limited-time offer, guests can visit Etihad.com, call Etihad Airways’ call centres or visit a local travel agent or local Etihad shop, it said. – TradeArabia News Service