Etihad Airways will fly double daily between Abu Dhabi and Sydney from December 15, 2026, in time for the Australian summer holidays. Serving Sydney since 2007, the airline has added four more weekly flights to the current ten, giving guests a choice of two departures every day of the week, all on the Etihad Airbus A350, and over 5,000 seats a week between the two cities...

Etihad has announced a strategic expansion of its Middle Eastern network with the launch of year-round flights to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, commencing October 4, 2026. Connecting via Abu Dhabi, the new service introduces a high-end leisure destination to the airline's regional portfolio, offering seamless access to Red Sea International Airport (RSI) for global travel trade partners...

Etihad Airways announced a new seasonal service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg, starting December 17, 2026, and operating four times a week until March 21, 2027. The new service will create Gothenburg’s first direct air link to the Middle East and Asia, connecting Sweden’s west coast directly with Abu Dhabi and providing some of the fastest one-stop journeys to sought-after destinations...

Turkish Airlines continues the restoration of its Middle East network following a temporary suspension of services, resuming flights to Abu Dhabi starting July 1, 2026, Dammam starting July 10, 2026 and Kuwait starting July 11, 2026 and Bahrain starting July 16, 2026. These resumptions follow the restart of Dubai operations on June 9. Flag carrier has also increased its Dubai flight...

Air India Express announced the launch of direct flights between Guwahati and Dubai, and Guwahati and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline to directly connect Northeast India with West Asia. The services will commence on August 4 and 7, 2026, respectively, marking a significant milestone in expanding international travel options and strengthening global connectivity for the region...

Air India Express will launch daily flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) to Abu Dhabi starting July 15, becoming one of the first carriers to operate international services from the new airport. The service will utilise Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, with flight IX205 operating to Abu Dhabi and IX206 returning. The airline also flies to Abu Dhabi from Mumbai International...

Etihad Airways has announced a significant expansion of its mainland China network, launched five new routes and added 28 weekly flights, marking one of the airline’s largest single market increases in recent years. The expansion will see airline operate services from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Chengdu (TFU), Hangzhou (HGH) and...

In 2025 alone, Etihad carried more than 100,000 guests on the route, reflecting sustained demand and the market’s continued importance to the airline.

The Island will host the debut of “Stranger Things: The Experience,” loop bringing the immersive world of Hawkins, Indiana, to life in the Middle East for the very first time.

Marking the 74th year of TAAI’s journey, this milestone convention aims to offer an enriching experience for its members, with the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Emirates Pearl serving as the HQ hotel.