Etihad Airways is increasing capacity across its network in response to strong demand, increasing frequencies to Brussels and Kraków, making Abu Dhabi–Dhaka a year-round route, and extending seasonal services to Zanzibar and Palma de Mallorca.
Abu Dhabi–Dhaka, which launched on June 26 with a sold-out
inaugural flight, is now confirmed as a year-round service on the strength of
demand.
The route runs four times a week on the Boeing 777, with 28
seats in Business and 374 in Economy, serving the large Bangladeshi community
across the UAE and carrying substantial belly-hold cargo that supports trade
between the two countries.
Etihad's seasonal Abu Dhabi–Zanzibar service has been
extended to March 31, 2027, well beyond its previous end
date in September, on the strength of demand for the Indian Ocean island.
The seasonal Abu Dhabi–Palma service to Mallorca, operated
by the A321LR, has been extended to October 18, 2026, giving guests more of the year
to enjoy the Balearic island.
Abu Dhabi–Kraków is increasing to 4 flights a week from July 27, 2026, up from 3, following strong demand
for travel to southern Poland.
Abu Dhabi–Brussels increases to 11 flights a week from December 15, 2026, up from 7, adding 4 weekly services on the three-cabin Airbus A321LR, with First,
Business and Economy.
Arik De, Etihad Airways Chief Revenue & Commercial
Officer, said: “The response from our guests has exceeded our expectations,
with strong demand across very different markets, from Brussels and Dhaka to
Kraków, Zanzibar and Palma, and we're responding by adding capacity where
demand is strongest. These additional flights and extended seasonal services
are bringing more visitors to Abu Dhabi while strengthening connections across
our growing global network.” -TradeArabia News Service
