Etihad Airways boosts flights to New York-JFK this winter

This winter, Etihad Airways will offer extra flights to New York, facilitating travel to the United States. Beginning on November 15, Etihad will increase the number of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and New York by four, bringing the total to 11 nonstop trips to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

The new flights will be operated with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner while existing daily services will continue on Etihad’s new Airbus A350 aircraft, which has been deployed on the New York route since June. These aircraft types are two of the most efficient in the world, with significantly less fuel burn and CO2 emissions than previous-generation twin-aisle aircraft.

The frequency increase will provide travelers with more choice and flexibility between Abu Dhabi and New York and is perfectly timed to commence ahead of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix taking place on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi between 17 and 20 November 2022.

Travelers will also benefit from improved access between New York and Etihad’s global network of 70 destinations, particularly in the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, as well as connections beyond New York, to and from 46 destinations throughout the Americas, with Etihad’s codeshare partner — and New York’s Hometown Airline.

Etihad passengers travelling to the US will be able to take advantage of Etihad’s US pre-clearance facility, the only United States Customs and Border Protection facility in the Middle East. This allows passengers bound for the United States to process all immigration, customs and agriculture inspections in Abu Dhabi before they board their flight, avoiding immigration and queues on arrival in the US.

Flight schedule for Abu Dhabi – New York service, effective 15 November 2022: