Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways said on Monday that it will launch a major recruitment drive globally, seeking individuals with outstanding hospitality experience to join the airline’s cabin crew. The international recruitment events will be held in 12 cities in five countries — Italy, Germany, Japan, Morocco and Tunisia, the carrier said in a statement. In Abu Dhabi, the airline will hold recruitment programmes on October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, and open days for food and beverage managers and in-flight chefs on October 13 and 27.