Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is set to make a significant expansion to its network schedule. This June, the airline is celebrating the launch of flights to eight new destinations, taking the total number of operating routes this summer to a staggering 76.
A Network Boost
Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad, expressed his excitement about the expansion. “We are delivering on our plans to expand our network with eight additional locations. We are launching flights to three important sites – Bali, Jaipur, and Al Qassim – which we can see from our forward-bookings are already proving popular with our guests,” he said.
In addition to these new destinations, Etihad has also commenced operations to new seasonal destinations and returned to popular summer hotspots. The airline is looking forward to welcoming guests on board this summer and conveniently connecting more people to more places around the world.
Celebrating Eid with New Destinations
This Eid holiday, Etihad began operating directly to summer destinations including Nice on the French Riviera and Antalya on the Turkish Riviera. The airline also returned to the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini. Earlier in June, Etihad relaunched its services to the popular Spanish holiday resort of Málaga for the season.
Strengthening Connections to India and Saudi Arabia
This week, Etihad launched services directly to Jaipur, known as the pink city and a major tourist hotspot in Rajasthan, India. This marks Etihad’s 11th gateway into India, cementing Etihad’s commitment to the Indian market through increased connectivity and convenience.
On Monday, 24 June, Etihad will launch a new service to Al Qassim, marking the fourth destination for Etihad in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Al Qassim is revered for its rich culture, lively markets, and luscious date palm groves.
First Flight to Bali
The following day, 25 June, Etihad will launch its very first flight to the dream island of Bali, Indonesia. As well as offering a direct gateway for visitors to the island hotspot from the UAE, Etihad also offers convenient connections from Europe, North America, and the GCC.
Etihad will operate to Bali four times a week, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy the quintessential tropical island escape. Exploring the island will take visitors from pristine beaches to stunning green rice fields, with the chance to take in the local culture or simply enjoy the tranquillity that Bali is famed for.
With these new additions, Etihad Airways continues to broaden its horizons, offering its passengers more choices, greater convenience, and enhanced connections.