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Abu Dhabi gains a year-round Etihad connection to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. Operating the route with an Airbus A320, Etihad will provide eight Business Class seats and 150 Economy Class seats, totaling 158 seats per flight. The journey from Abu Dhabi to Red Sea International will take just over three hours. The airline has already opened reservations for the route, enabling passengers across its network to connect through Zayed International Airport to reach the Saudi Red Sea coast.
Etihad Airways will operate double daily Airbus A380 flights to Paris from July 1, expanding Abu Dhabi service to three daily flights.
Etihad Airways has scheduled six new Africa services from Abu Dhabi, widening its direct Africa network from November 2026 to March 2027.
Etihad Airways carried 2.2 million passengers in January 2026, up 29% year on year, with a 89.9% load factor and a 127-aircraft fleet. Adds Calgary, Luxembourg.
Etihad Airways now operates 300 daily flights, marking 20% growth and carrying 16.1 million passengers in 2025, supported by global network expansion.
Etihad Airways launches three weekly flights connecting Abu Dhabi and Sochi, adding its fourteenth new route this year, enhancing global connectivity.
Etihad Airways launched flights to Nairobi from Abu Dhabi, connecting two growing tourism hubs, fostering UAE-Kenya ties, and expanding its network with new travel and business opportunities.
Abu Dhabi Airports reopened Zayed International’s northern runway after completing a rehabilitation project ahead of schedule, boosting airport capacity and improving safety standards.
UAE airports saw a 14.2% increase in passenger traffic in H1 2024, handling over 71.7 million passengers, marking a strong recovery for the aviation sector and boosting economic growth.