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...

Etihad Airways has signed three African partnership agreements in July: an interline agreement with Fastjet in Zimbabwe earlier this month, followed by agreements with Air Peace in Nigeria and Africa World Airlines in Ghana. Together with the six African destinations Etihad announced in April, the agreements mean guests will connect across the continent from the day the new routes begin...

Etihad Airways and Africa World Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership spanning codeshare and interline cooperation and frequent flyer programmes. The agreement, signed in Accra, sets out a framework for the two airlines to connect their networks. Once implemented, it will allow Etihad guests to travel on a single ticket beyond Accra onto..

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, launched its inaugural flight to Dhaka on June 26, operating a B777 to the capital of Bangladesh. The route strengthens trade connectivity across the South Asia corridor and responds to sustained demand for both passenger travel and logistics between the UAE and Bangladesh. EY382 departed Abu Dhabi at 22:00 on June 26...

Etihad Airways will increase its Airbus A380 service to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to double-daily this summer, expanding the route to triple-daily overall. From July 1, airline’s expanded Paris schedule will include two daily Airbus A380 services departing Zayed Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) at morning and afternoon departure times designed for both business and leisure...

The airline will introduce the Airbus A321LR twice daily to Mumbai and New Delhi, complementing twice daily wide-body services to each city.

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...

Etihad Airways has begun scheduled operations to North Carolina, with its inaugural flight arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on March 20, operated by the airline’s modern Airbus A350-1000. The new service connects the Charlotte region and communities throughout North Carolina and the broader Southeast to Etihad’s global network, supporting both passenger and freight...

Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, announced a new partnership with The Postcard Hotel, Asia’s luxury hospitality brand. This marks a significant milestone for the programme as it expands its network of premium partners and embarks on a new chapter in redefining luxury travel...

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.