Home UAE Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways debuts flights to Boston Boston joins Chicago, New York and Washington as Etihad’s fourth destination in the US by Gulf Business April 2, 2024 Image: Etihad Etihad Airways touched down in Boston for the first time on Sunday, March 31, marking the launch of a regular service between the UAE capital and American city. The inaugural flight, EY147, was celebrated with fanfare at both Abu Dhabi Airport before departure and upon arrival in Massachusetts. The service will operate four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Boston is Etihad’s fourth US destination “We are thrilled to inaugurate flights to Boston, further extending our reach across the US and enhancing connectivity for travellers,” said Etihad’s CEO Antonoaldo Neves. Neves highlighted the significance of the new route, not only in bringing the cultural gems of Abu Dhabi and Dubai to the American Northeast, but also in Etihad’s commitment to providing exceptional travel experiences and fostering global connections. He emphasised that the flight schedule allows for convenient connections within Etihad’s growing network, catering to both business and leisure travellers seeking destinations across the Middle East and India (with connections to 11 routes). Boston joins Chicago, New York, and Washington as Etihad‘s fourth US destination. This expansion strengthens the airline’s North American presence, further enhanced by their existing flights to Toronto, Canada. Read: Etihad Airways witnesses 40% yearly surge in passenger traffic Tags Abu Dhabi avaition Boston Etihad You might also like Abu Dhabi’s Lunate launches ETF tracking Japanese equities UAE real estate: Over 30,000 residential units to be delivered by year’s end Mubadala Capital’s $3bn Fortress bid clears key US regulatory hurdle: FT reports Etihad’s Q1 profit soars to Dhs526m ahead of potential IPO