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.
Etihad Airways adds flights to Shanghai to its route network(Opens in a new browser tab)
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.
Emirates to increase flights on Dubai-Cairo route(Opens in a new browser tab)
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 |
