was never a black out.
By the way, are you aware that you are posting in the MIDDLE EAST section?
your multiple references to the ethnical group of the crew seems "slightly" out of line (on this board or elsewhere), don't you think?
Airbusypilot, I am not certain but it seems that Etihad is only interested in current rated applicants at this time.
Additonnaly, It was told at the Miami roadshow a couple of weeks ago: no DEC interview before january.
good luck