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The carrier said forward bookings remain encouraging ahead of the winter travel season,

The Doha-based carrier said its winter schedule will include more than 186 weekly flights across the five regions, with much of the additional capacity aimed at markets where demand has increased

The latest expansion underscores Etihad’s continued growth strategy as it strengthens Abu Dhabi’s position as a major global aviation hub and gateway for international travellers

The additional frequency provides travellers with greater flexibility, including stopovers in Dubai, shorter connection times to the European markets

The additions also give UAE residents and visitors a wider range of travel options across leisure and business destinations in North Africa and Asia

Flights to these destinations will go on sale in the coming days, with services beginning in March 2026

The convenient flight schedules will offer travelers optimised connections and access to major European cities

The flights from Bengaluru and Ahmedabad are in addition to the daily service between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi, which was introduced in July 2024