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ABU DHABI (WAM)
The national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways, is expanding its summer schedule with flights to two new destinations: Antalya, Turkey and Jaipur, India. The former with three weekly flights starting June 15th and the latter with four weekly flights starting June 16th.
This announcement enhances Abu Dhabi's role as a global travel hub.
Etihad Airways Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Arik De, said, “As we move forward, our enhanced summer schedule marks an important step in our growth strategy, offering our guests additional flexibility and choice."
"Our goal is to offer our guests unparalleled travel choices and opportunities to explore the distinctive charm of Abu Dhabi, both as a premier destination and as a gateway to the world," he added.
“With the expansion of our flight frequencies and the extension of our network, we are elevating Abu Dhabi's global links and warmly welcoming more travellers to immerse themselves in our emirate’s rich history and dynamic culture. This includes the exceptional experience awaiting them at Zayed International Airport – Terminal A, our new home, which redefines the benchmarks for travel comfort and service excellence," De explained.
As part of Etihad Airways' summer schedule expansion, the airline is increasing its total flights to popular destinations such as Thiruvananthapuram (10 weekly flights), Amman (14 weekly flights), Cairo (24 weekly flights), Karachi (17 weekly flights), and Colombo (20 weekly flights).
Moreover, the airline is launching new routes to Antalya, Turkey ( three weekly flights) and Jaipur, India (four weekly flights), bringing its total network to 75 destinations and Indian gateways to 11.
This expansion reflects the airline's commitment to the Indian market and strengthens its global reach.
Passengers will also benefit from the sophisticated amenities and customer-focused services offered at the newly inaugurated Terminal A at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi.
