Etihad Airways Unveils First-Ever LinkedIn Mapping Tool

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has launched an innovative online mapping tool developed in cooperation with professional network LinkedIn to make it easier to message new contacts, arrange meetings and be more productive while traveling.

The “Etihad Mapped-Out” tool, available here, offers professionals on LinkedIn the ability to search their connections by geographical location and see them displayed on a map making it easier for business travelers to connect with their global network of contacts as they travel.

According to the airline, LinkedIn members can enter search parameters based on geographical area, industries of interest; and first- and/or second-degree connections.

The result of the search is a personalized map of the member’s LinkedIn connections, with a listing of business contacts within the region.

Members can also reach their contacts instantly by sending messages directly from the contact list.

The Etihad Mapped-Out tool is available exclusively to members of LinkedIn. The tool also allows users to superimpose an Etihad Airways’ route map, displaying all passenger destinations served by the airline.