Airlines

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

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.

Destinations	Change	Total Frequency	Start Date
Colombo	+3 per week	10 per week	January 15, 2024
Colombo	+4 per week	14 per week	May 1, 2024
Bangkok	+3 per week	17 per week	February 22, 2024
Copenhagen	Extended year-round	4 per week	March 31, 2024
Athens	+5 per week	12 per week	May 1, 2024
Athens	+2 per week	14 per week	July 15, 2024
Malaga	Summer 24 service	3 per week	June 2, 2024
Santorini	New route	2 per week	June 15, 2024
Nice	New route	2 per week	June 15, 2024
Mykonos	Summer 24 service	2 per week	June 17, 2024
Already announced
Kozhikode	New route	7 per week	January 1, 2024
Thiruvananthapuram	New route	7 per week	January 1, 2024
Boston	New route	4 per week	March 31, 2024
Nairobi	New route	7 per week	May 1, 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.