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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Mark Sweney

Etihad Airways’ ‘sustainable aviation’ ads banned in UK

Etihad Airways plane
Etihad Airways ran two Facebook adverts promoting its green credentials. Photograph: Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto/Rex

An ad campaign by Etihad Airways trumpeting its approach to “sustainable aviation” has been banned by the UK advertising watchdog, which ruled it was misleading consumers over the environmental impact of flying.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) national carrier, which has an extensive marketing strategy that includes sponsorship of Manchester City Premier League team including stadium naming rights, ran two Facebook adverts promoting its green credentials.

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