Etihad Airways News

ATM Virtual: Etihad Wellness seeks to rebuild consumer trust
The programme will be championed by the introduction of specially trained wellness ambassadors, who will seek to provide essential travel health information and care so guests can fly with greater peace of mind.

Etihad continues to rebuild route network
Throughout May and June, the airline will add new services to Belgrade, Dublin, Geneva, Milan, Paris Charles de Gaulle, and Toronto, in addition to the recently launched link between Melbourne and London.

Etihad to resume service between Australia and United Kingdom
Etihad Airways will operate a regular scheduled service from Melbourne to London Heathrow via Abu Dhabi from Friday. A week later, on May 21st, the UAE flag-carrier will also introduce services from London Heathrow to Melbourne via Abu Dhabi.

Etihad Airways launches latest passenger flights
Etihad Airways will operate a series of passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to several destinations on its global route network over the coming weeks, including Amsterdam, Barcelona, London, Manila and Melbourne.

Etihad feeds Abu Dhabi citizens in lockdown
Etihad Airport Services Catering has been commissioned by various Abu Dhabi government entities, business organisations and community centres to prepare and provide meals to individuals impacted by the global spread of Covid-19.

Etihad announces cautious return to flying
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to return to a limited schedule of flying from May 1st - subject to United Arab Emirates government-imposed travel restrictions being lifted.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi on course for spring launch
Abu Dhabi flag-carrier Etihad Airways and partner Air Arabia have no plans to delay the launch of a new low-cost carrier it has been confirmed. Air Arabia chief executive, Adel Ali, said in November that the airline would be operational in the second quarter of 2020.

Etihad Airways utilises downtime for fleet retune
Etihad Airways is taking full advantage of the aircraft downtime as a result of the Covid-19 global pandemic to conduct an extensive maintenance and cabin refresh programme.

Etihad adds new departures to Melbourne and Amsterdam
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has been operating special flights which have allowed passengers stranded in the UAE due to Covid-19 restrictions, the opportunity to return home.

Etihad to roll-out medical testing in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways will partner with Australian company Elenium Automation to trial new technology which allows self-service devices at airports to be used to help identify travellers with medical conditions.

Etihad to expand flight schedule from Sunday
Etihad will operate a regular service to a number of destinations starting with Seoul Incheon, and following with others such as Melbourne, Singapore, Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta and Amsterdam.

Airlines ramp up cargo services to battle Covid-19 pandemic
With passenger services all but grounded across Europe, North America and parts of Asia, a number of carriers - including Etihad, AeroMexico and Air Canada - are turning attention to cargo operations.