Etihad Airways is entering its largest summer season ever, operating more than 300 daily flights, carrying near-record passenger loads and launching or returning 9 destinations within days as demand for travel to, from and through Abu Dhabi continues to accelerate.
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The milestone comes as Etihad continues its rapid growth trajectory, with summer capacity up 10% year-on-year and supported by a fleet that has grown by 23 aircraft compared with the same period last year. With flights operating at close to 90% load factors, the airline is seeing strong demand across its network spanning Europe, Asia, North America, Africa and the Middle East.
Between 11 and 14 June, Etihad launched 4 new routes in 4 days, connecting Abu Dhabi with Kraków, Palma de Mallorca, Damascus and Zanzibar. The airline also welcomes the return of 5 popular seasonal destinations: Mykonos and Malaga from 15 June, Santorini from 16 June, Nice from 19 June and Al Alamein from 16 July.
The 4 newly launched routes showcase the breadth of Etihad’s growing network. Kraków offers travellers access to one of Europe’s great cultural cities, while Palma de Mallorca creates a direct link between Abu Dhabi and the Balearic Islands. Damascus strengthens connectivity across the region, while Zanzibar adds one of the Indian Ocean’s most sought-after leisure destinations to the airline’s portfolio.
To offer travellers more ways to discover island getaways, Etihad is also bringing back a collection of summer favourites:
Mykonos – twice weekly from 15 June
Malaga – up to four times weekly from 15 June
Santorini – twice weekly from 16 June
Nice – twice weekly from 19 June
Al Alamein – twice weekly from 16 July
Together with Kraków, Palma de Mallorca, Damascus and Zanzibar, these destinations form part of Etihad’s largest-ever summer programme, giving guests more choice than ever before across Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean.