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A new era of luxury: Etihad’s celebrated A380 debuts in Tokyo

Etihad Airways celebrated the inaugural flight of its iconic Airbus A380 to Japan, which touched down at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport on 18 June. The arrival marks a landmark moment for the airline, with the renowned double-decker now operating daily between the two capitals. The aircraft brings expanded capacity on the route alongside an elevated premium offering. Featuring fou...

Kraków and Palma de Mallorca are now on the map: Etihad Airways lands in two of Europe's most beloved destinations

Etihad Airways announced the launch of two new European routes this June: direct services to Kraków, and Palma de Mallorca. These additions mark a significant milestone in Etihad’s expanding European network and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s role as one of the world’s most connected destinations. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad Airways stated: &quo...

Etihad Guest launches frequent flyer partnership with Bangkok Airways

Etihad Guest has launched a new frequent flyer partnership with Bangkok Airways’ FlyerBonus programme, enabling members of both loyalty programmes to redeem rewards when travelling across either airline’s network. Etihad Guest members can now redeem their miles for award travel across Bangkok Airways’ network, including popular leisure destinations across Thailand and S...

Etihad Airways launches first-ever nonstop flights between the Middle East and Calgary

Etihad Airways launches of the first-ever nonstop flights between the UAE and Calgary, creating a new strategic air link between the Middle East and Western Canada. Launching on 3 November 2026, the route marks another step in Etihad’s global expansion and supports Abu Dhabi’s long-term ambitions to drive international trade, tourism and investment. The new service directly lin...

Etihad Airways to make history as first Middle East airline to fly to Luxembourg

Etihad Airways announced the launch of flights to Luxembourg, marking a historic milestone as the first airline from the Middle East to serve the country. When services commence on 29 October 2026, Etihad will also become the only airline offering nonstop flights between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi, creating a new direct air link between two important European and Middle Eastern centres. The new r...

Etihad Airways celebrates 20 years of connecting Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg

Etihad Airways is marking a major milestone in Africa this December as the airline celebrates 20 years of flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Johannesburg. The city is one of its longest-standing gateways in Africa and a strategically important market within the airline’s rapidly growing global network. Since launching the route in 2005, Etihad has carried almost two million passengers&nb...

Etihad Airways grows its Airbus widebody fleet becoming a new A330neo customer, adding A350-1000 and A350F aircraft

Etihad Airways significantly expands its Airbus widebody fleet by placing a firm order for six A330-900s, becoming the latest A330neo customer. In addition, the airline has disclosed an order for seven additional A350-1000s (increasing its total for the type to 27) and three A350F (bringing the airline’s A350F commitment to 10 aircraft). The agreement was signed at the Dubai Airshow, wh...

Etihad Airways reached landmark milestone with 300 daily passenger flights

Etihad Airways reached a new milestone in its growth story, now operating 300 scheduled passenger flights per day. This achievement is underpinned by strong growth in 2025, highlighted by an over 20% year-on-year increase in daily flights, positioning Etihad among the fastest-growing full-service airlines globally. It reflects the airline’s strongest performance to date, driven by operationa...