The deal also includes spares and a services agreement to support the airline’s upcoming Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet
The airline has deployed an additional 34 flights to popular destinations
The flights will operate on Wednesday and Sunday, starting November 1
The letter of intent was signed during the Paris Air Show, and the initial delivery is scheduled for October 2023
The new service will be operated using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, offering 28 seats in Business and 262 seats in Economy
The carrier will start operating to nine seasonal summer destinations from June 21 onwards
The order is expected to support the carrier’s growth plans as it continues to expand its international routes and destinations network
The direct flights will connect Cairo International Airport with Prince Abdul Mohsin bin Abdulaziz International Airport starting from August 4, 2023
Hajj travellers have been advised to ensure the validity of all their travel documents, including passport, Emirates ID, and Hajj permit prior to arriving at the airport
From June to August, guests flying in Etihad’s First and Business cabins can also indulge in themed mocktails
The city check-in service will allow travellers to drop off their bags and collect their boarding pass at a location near them
All guests booking their tickets between June 12 and 14 can enjoy the discount to different destinations across the airline’s network
The partnership increases Emirates’ footprint to 148 African points
Guests can enjoy discounted fares in both Economy and Business class from Abu Dhabi to select destinations across Etihad’s network
The airline already has 50 A350s, 117 of the 777Xs and 30 787-9s on order
In 2022, SAF production tripled to some 300 million litres with project announcements for potential SAF producers rapidly growing
The enhanced fleet size will continue to support inbound tourism, particularly in Abu Dhabi, as the emirate continues to see a rise in tourism
The 80th IATA AGM will be the first global gathering of aviation’s top leaders to be hosted in the UAE
Currently, the world’s longest direct flights are between Singapore and New York
The industry’s operating profit will reach $22.4bn this year, more than the December forecast of $3.2bn
The airline describes it as a “perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and timeless elegance”
Customers can book flights from June 7, with flights operating from October 28
All the digital systems developed by Accenture will be designed specifically for the airline, increasing operational efficiency and reducing costs
The airline will operate three flights weekly, starting from October 1, 2023
The airline said all Emirates Skywards members in every class of travel can now enjoy some form of free Wi-Fi connectivity
In its annual sustainability report, the airline stated that it had reduced CO2 emissions per revenue tonne kilometre to 482g compared to the 2019 baseline
The MoU details a framework to achieve the goals of the Dubai Horizons project that is focused on planning drone flight routes and landing sites
The partnership enables customers to conveniently travel to nine routes by obtaining a single ticket
The introduction of this route will support the growing trade and tourism ties between the countries and add to Etihad’s existing Tokyo service
The agreement marks a collaboration between the two companies focusing on sustainable aviation fuels, green hydrogen and direct air capture technologies