Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad has announced details of its home-airport ‘Meet & Greet’ service, available to passengers travelling in any cabin class on board its services.

Two levels of assistance are offered, with both providing gate or bus rendez-vous with Etihad staff who will guide passengers through the arrivals process, including fast-track immigration and baggage assistance.

The Gold Package offers a one-to-one service and complimentary porterage to transport baggage at the airport. The Silver Package provides one staff member for 1-5 guests. Both packages include fast-track immigration and baggage collection.

The Etihad Meet & Greet service joins a growing number of bespoke airport and airline services, although it’s unusual in being an airline-operated service that’s open to all passengers. Universal availability tends to be the preserve of airport-operated services, such as Singapore’s JetQuay which we sampled in 2009:

Singapore Changi Airport and The JetQuay

Airline services are most usually tied-in to Business or First Class on-board travel. There are also a number of agents offering personalised service across a range of airports. Although limited to Abu Dhabi Airport, the Etihad Meet & Greet service is potentially most notable for its rates. The Gold Package is priced at AED240/USD65; the Silver Package is AED140/USD38.

For more details and to book, visit etihad.com/meetandgreet.