Etihad commercial chief Arik De leaves with immediate effect; no successor named

Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, departed the Abu Dhabi-based airline effective immediately. This departure follows a period of significant restructuring within Etihad Airways' commercial operations. The carrier has not yet announced a replacement for De in the key leadership role. Sources indicate that this change comes as part of ongoing efforts to streamline the company’s revenue strategy. Etihad is currently focusing on optimizing its network and enhancing operational efficiencies following recent financial challenges.