Well I dont really agree. Etihad is backed by the Abu Dhabi govenment, who also, for the time being, put money into GF. Etihad is called "The National Airline of the UAE" they would not let it go under, face saving is a huge thing over here. As for the Pax loads yes they are getting better all the time, but unlike normal airlines if there is only 3 people on the flight EY dont cancel it, the want there planes to be seen, its there best advert. But fear not EY are carring large sums of cargo, which is helping to balance the books, should they ever really need to be balanced!!
Its a good place to work and even AUH has its charm, if that fails its only an hour to Dubai!