Etihad strengthens US network as Chicago goes double daily
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is accelerating its growth in the United States with two major enhancements to its North American network, increasing capacity and connectivity across key markets.
Etihad to launch seasonal Dhaka service from June 26
Wed, 08 Apr 2026
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will launch a seasonal service to Dhaka, Bangladesh, from June 26, strengthening trade and cargo links across the South Asia corridor, while responding to strong and sustained demand for travel and logistics between the UAE and Bangladesh.
Emirates hopes to return to 100% of network within days
Fri, 06 Mar 2026
Dubai-based Emirates airline has said it anticipated a return to 100% of its network within the coming days, subject to airspace availability, while Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways said it has restarted a limited commercial flight schedule on Friday (March 6).
Etihad, Emirates slowly resume limited operations
Fri, 06 Mar 2026
Flight operations at the UAE’s major airports are beginning to regain cautious momentum as regional airspace gradually reopens, allowing carriers to restart limited services after days of disruption triggered by the escalating conflict in the Gulf.
Limited number of rescue flights take off from Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
Limited airport operations resumed in Abu Dhabi and Dubai last evening following UAE authorities allowing exceptional flights to take stranded travellers back home.
Etihad’s A380 makes its Thailand debut this October
Wed, 25 Feb 2026
Etihad Airways will introduce its A380 to Bangkok for the first time this October, bringing The Residence, the world’s only three-room suite in the sky, to Thailand and increasing capacity on one of its most popular leisure routes.
Etihad becomes airline partner of Open Masters Games 2026
Sun, 08 Feb 2026
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will be the Official Airline Partner of the 2026 Open Masters Games taking place from February 6-15 in over 20 venues across Abu Dhabi.
Etihad Airways, Tunisair sign codeshare accord
Fri, 16 Jan 2026
Etihad Airways and Tunisair on Friday signed a codeshare agreement strengthening air links between North Africa and Abu Dhabi and supporting growing demand for travel, tourism, and business between the two regions.
Etihad ends 2025 with over 25 international awards
Tue, 23 Dec 2025
Etihad Airways has enjoyed a golden year by collecting more than 25 international awards throughout 2025, with recognition spanning every aspect of the guest experience from cabin design to onboard catering, safety and operational excellence.
Etihad welcomes 2.1m passengers in November 2025
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
Etihad Airways welcomed 2.1 million passengers in November 2025, achieving a 28% year-on-year increase, marking a new peak in the airline's traffic for 2025. The airline maintained strong operational efficiency with passenger load factor 89% for the month. During November, Etihad continued to expand its network with the launch of new services to Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong and Medina.
Etihad brings home three awards from World Travel Awards 2025
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, was awarded World’s Leading Airline Customer Experience, World’s Leading Airline Economy Class, and World's Leading Airline Lounge Business Class for the Etihad Airways Premium Lounge at Zayed International Airport at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025 held in Bahrain.
Etihad celebrates inaugural flight to Kazan
Sun, 07 Dec 2025
Etihad Airways, the national airline of UAE, launched its inaugural flight to Kazan, establishing a direct link between one of Russia's fastest-growing cities and Abu Dhabi. The new route, operating three times weekly, with a flight time of over five hours.
Etihad Airways carries 2m passengers in October
Tue, 25 Nov 2025
Etihad Airways carried 2 million passengers in October 2025, a 28% increase compared with the same month last year. Year-to-date, Etihad has now carried 18.1 million passengers, representing 19% growth over the first ten months of 2024.
Etihad, Vietnam Airlines launch codeshare partnership
Thu, 20 Nov 2025
Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines are strengthening travel ties between the UAE and Vietnam with the launch of a new codeshare partnership.
Etihad expands widebody fleet with 32 new airbus aircraft
Tue, 18 Nov 2025
Etihad Airways is expanding its widebody fleet with 32 Airbus aircraft, including A350-1000s, A350F freighters, and A330-900s. This agreement, comprising direct orders and lease commitments, supports the airline's growth, with deliveries starting in 2027.
Etihad, Hong Kong Airlines launch codeshare, loyalty partnership
Sun, 09 Nov 2025
Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines are strengthening their partnership by launching a codeshare partnership and establishing a reciprocal loyalty agreement.
Etihad opens four new gateways to Africa, Asia
Wed, 05 Nov 2025
Etihad Airways has launched four inaugural routes to Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, and Hong Kong within three consecutive days.
Etihad, Ethiopian launch frequent flyer partnership
Tue, 28 Oct 2025
As part of Joint Venture agreement between Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Guest and ShebaMiles have launched a frequent flyer partnership, allowing members of either carrier to earn and redeem miles across the networks in their respective loyalty programme.
Etihad concludes unprecedented week of route launches
Mon, 13 Oct 2025
Etihad Airways has concluded a week of global growth with the launch of flights to Krabi, Thailand, celebrating four new routes in one week, including Sumatra (Medan, Indonesia), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia).
Etihad Airways launches two new destinations in Southeast Asia
Mon, 06 Oct 2025
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of UAE, celebrated the launch of two new routes into Southeast Asia, bringing the airline’s global network to 83 destinations. On October 2, the airline operated its first-ever flight to Medan in Sumatra, Indonesia, followed by the launch of flights to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, on October 3.