Dubai Airports announced the full resumption of operations across its facilities after a temporary precautionary halt
The decisions have disrupted travel plans for thousands of passengers and prompted rerouting of several flights
The airline carried 1.7 million passengers in May, a 19 per cent increase compared to the same month last year
The enhanced schedule, with optimised departure and arrival times, is designed to offer maximum convenience and seamless connectivity
Etihad customers will gain access to Ethiopian’s African network, including destinations such as Kigali, Harare, Lusaka and Victoria Falls
Etihad’s expansion comes amid growing demand for transatlantic connectivity and is part of the airline’s broader international growth strategy
The Abu Dhabi-based airline said the planes were expected to join the fleet starting in 2028
This remains an evolving situation, and further changes or disruptions may occur
The A321LR enters service on August 1 flying from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport to destinations around the world
Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves tells us more about a new partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, the airline’s ambitious growth plans, record profits, and the much-speculated IPO
The airline, which started operations in 2003, is eyeing a public listing of some of its shares
Last week, Etihad Airways reported a net profit that more than tripled last year to $476m
This is an 18 per cent rise on the same period last year
Etihad is looking at a listing this quarter and the airline is said to be targeting both local and international investors
Etihad’s operating fleet rose to 95 from 79 in the same period last year
Etihad had an operating fleet size of 92 aircraft in H1 2024 compared to 76 in the same period the previous year
The commercial venture will be implemented in early 2025 when the two carriers secure governmental approvals
CEO Antonoaldo Neves said Etihad was in talks with lessors and the planemakers in attempt to secure additional jets
With the announcement, the French capital becomes the third destination to which Etihad’s A380s operate
Airlines traveling between Europe and Asia will be restricted to two viable alternative routes
Boston joins Chicago, New York and Washington as Etihad’s fourth destination in the US
The double-daily services will be operated utilising Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 777-300 aircraft from Etihad’s modern wide-body fleet
The sovereign fund may add more banks later and the final lineup of advisers may change as there is no final decision on the timing of the IPO
Etihad will publish a 2023 annual report by mid-April for the first time, including details of pandemic-related government support
Etihad Airways is ramping up its offerings for spring and summer travel with a code share with Air Serbia and increased flights to Riyadh, Bengaluru
Heavy rainfall due to Cyclone Michaung has impacted international and domestic inbound and outbound flights across multiple airports in India
Abu Dhabi International which houses the new terminal will be renamed to Zayed International airport from February 9
All airlines owned by Germany’s Lufthansa, including Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Airlines and Brussels Airlines, cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv through Saturday
The airline is also in the process of upgrading its frequencies to several other destinations
The addition of Ezhou to Etihad Cargo’s network is the latest step in the carrier’s focus on the Chinese market