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Etihad’s Gateway to Paradise: Nonstop Flights to French Riviera and Greek Isles

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The national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways, has unveiled its exciting Summer 24 schedule, highlighting its aspirational expansion goals.

The new nonstop flights to Nice, a destination on the French Riviera, and the direct services to the popular Greek vacation destinations of Mykonos and Santorini are among the highlights of the network changes, which are currently on sale.

Because passengers have been enjoying Etihad’s new flights to Copenhagen so much, the destination is now available all year round. The schedule adds more frequencies to the network, enhancing connectivity to places like Ahmedabad, Athens, Bangkok, and Colombo.

Highlights of the improved schedule include:

  • Athens, Greece, sees an increase to 12 flights a week from May and 14 from July.
  • Recently launched Copenhagen, Denmark is made a year-round destination.
  • Malaga, Spain will enjoy a three-weekly service for Summer 2024.
  • Mykonos, Greece will be served by two flights per week during the summer, with Santorini, Greece also getting two weekly flights.
  • Nice, France will be served by two non-stop weekly services from June 2024.
  • Bangkok, Thailand will benefit from three more flights a week from February to 17 a week.
  • Colombo, Sri Lanka enjoys a frequency increase to 10 weekly flights from January rising to 14 from May, and an adjusted schedule for even better connectivity to European destinations.

In addition to the new summer schedules, other destinations for 2024 have already been revealed, such as Boston in North America, Nairobi in East Africa, and Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram on the Indian Subcontinent.

Etihad has reaffirmed its resolve to add multiple new destinations over the course of the upcoming year as part of its ongoing commitment to expanding its network.

DestinationsChangeTotal FrequencyStart Date
Colombo+3 per week10 per weekJanuary 15, 2024
+4 per week14 per weekMay 1, 2024
Bangkok+3 per week17 per weekFebruary 22, 2024
CopenhagenExtended year-round4 per weekMarch 31, 2024
Athens+5 per week12 per weekMay 1, 2024
+2 per week14 per weekJuly 15, 2024
MalagaSummer 24 service3 per weekJune 2, 2024
SantoriniNew route2 per weekJune 15, 2024
NiceNew route2 per weekJune 15, 2024
MykonosSummer 24 service2 per weekJune 17, 2024
Already announced
KozhikodeNew route7 per weekJanuary 1, 2024
ThiruvananthapuramNew route7 per weekJanuary 1, 2024
BostonNew route4 per weekMarch 31, 2024
NairobiNew route7 per weekMay 1, 2024

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Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.

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