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Etihad Airways relaunches flights to Kolkata

Award winning airline to fly daily to key Indian gateway from March 2023.
The move comes as Etihad further enhances global connectivity with increased flights to the US from April 2023.

With the resumption of flights to Kolkata, India, Etihad Airways has hinted at the beginning of a new phase in its expansion aspirations. Beginning on March 26, 2023, the airline will operate daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Kolkata, offering a total of seven nonstop flights each week to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).

Etihad will increase frequency to twice daily between Abu Dhabi and New York-JFK starting in April 2023.(Opens in a new browser tab)

The flights will be run using an Airbus A320 aircraft, providing 150 seats in economy class and eight seats in business class with Etihad’s award-winning service. The resumption of flights to Kolkata means Etihad now flies to 14 destinations across the Indian Subcontinent in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives.

Travelling with the Environmental Airline of the Year, Etihad guests can offset their flights with the airline’s green loyalty programme. Conscious Choices gives travellers Tier Miles and additional benefits in reward for carrying less baggage on board and offsetting their flights’ carbon emissions using Etihad Guest Miles.

Flight schedule for Abu Dhabi – Kolkata service, effective 26 March 2023:

*Flight*	*Departing*	*Time*	*Arriving*	*Time*	*Aircraft*	*Days*
EY258	Abu Dhabi	21:10	Kolkata	03:30 (+1)	A320	Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
EY259	Kolkata	04:35	Abu Dhabi	08:15	A320	Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
EY 256	Abu Dhabi	13:50	Kolkata	20:10	A320	Tue, Fri, Sun
EY 257	Kolkata	21:15	Abu Dhabi	00:55 (+1)	A320	Tue, Fri, Sun

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.