Etihad, Emirates Deny Merger

ABU DHABI - UAE-based airlines Etihad Airways and Emirates on Sunday denied in separate statements that the two airlines may merge, as reported in a UK newspaper.

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Published: Tue 2 Dec 2008, 1:08 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 12:05 PM

The British-owned Sunday Times reported that discussions have taken place between the Abu Dhabi national carrier and Dubai’s Emiraates Airline, but both airlines have termed the report as misleading.

“We can categorically state that there are no talks — either formal or informal about any possible merger and acquisition activity between Etihad Airways and Emirates,” a spokesman for Etihad Airways told Khaleej Times on Sunday.

The British newspaper report stated that Abu Dhabi will buy a 30 per cent stake in Emirates Airline.

Emirates also confirmed “there are no merger talks taking place between Emirates and Etihad”.


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