Airlines

Etihad Airways ramps up winter schedule with new destinations

The national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways, has launched a broad network redesign that will better connect Abu Dhabi to international markets while positioning the airline for sustained growth.

Expanding travel capacity to popular international locations, giving tourists the chance to explore and experience various cultures, and drawing more people to Abu Dhabi. Give customers more choices: Ensure smooth and stress-free journeys for passengers by offering them increased travel options with multiple, more convenient departure times.

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This year, Etihad has already announced the opening of nine new locations, including Malaga, Mykonos, Lisbon, Kolkata, St. Petersburg, Dusseldorf, Copenhagen, Osaka, and Boston. In addition, the airline announced this week the introduction of Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram as two new flights to the Indian Subcontinent. These new locations demonstrate Etihad’s commitment to enhancing connectivity and giving travellers more choices throughout the world.

Expanded Frequencies: Increased frequencies to Chennai (MAA), Islamabad (ISB), Kochi (COK), Madrid (MAD), Milan (MXP), Munich (MUC), Rome (FCO), and Phuket (HKT) offer travelers more choices while improving travel options and connectivity.

o Cairo (CAI): An additional 5 flights per week to make triple daily operations to Cairo, effective from 1 Jan, strengthening the link between Abu Dhabi and the Egyptian capital.

o Colombo (CMB): 7 direct flights per week with 3 flights effective from 1 Dec and 4 flights effective from 1 Jan, further enhancing travel options to this destination.

o Maldives (MLE): An additional 7 flights per week, with 3 flights effective from 1 Dec and 4 flights effective from 1 Jan.

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In order to offer seamless travel experiences, improved connections, and flexibility across its worldwide network, Etihad is entering a new phase of expansion and connectivity with the launch of its overhauled network.

Destinations	Change	Total Frequency	Start Date
Dusseldorf	New route	3 per week	28 September 2023
Copenhagen	New route	4 per week	29 September 2023
Osaka	New route	5 per week	1 October 2023
Lisbon	Extended year-round	3 per week	29 October 2023
St Petersburg	New route	3 per week	29 October 2023
Kozhikode	New route	7 per week	1 January 2024
Thiruvananthapuram	New route	7 per week	1 January 2024
Boston	New route	4 per week	31 March 2024
Chennai	+7 per week	21 per week	15 September 2023
Frankfurt	+4 per week	11 per week	29 October 2023
Rome	+4 per week	11 per week	4 November 2023
Amsterdam	Retimed	7 per week	21 November 2023
Kochi	+8 per week	21 per week	21 November 2023
Madrid	+3 per week	10 per week	21 November 2023
Milan	+3 per week	10 per week	21 November 2023
Munich	+3 per week	10 per week	21 November 2023
Phuket	+7 per week	14 per week	21 November 2023
Moscow	Retimed	7 per week	1 December 2023
Cairo	+5 per week	21 per week	1 January 2024
Colombo	7 direct per week	7 per week	1 January 2024
Islamabad	+2 per week	14 per week	1 January 2024
Maldives (Male)	+7 per week	14 per week	1 January 2024

Airlines

Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.