Etihad starts auctioning 'neighbour-free' empty seats
Etihad Airways on Thursday said it is allowing economy passengers to bid on up to three neighbouring seats as part of its new "neighbor-free seat" option. Economy passengers can pay $250 for access to business-class lounges in Abu Dhabi. Etihad can keep ticket prices "as low and as competitive as possible" by charging fees for additional services, the carrier added. 