Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has established itself as the world’s leading airline in just eight years. Set up by Royal (Amiri) Decree in July 2003, Etihad commenced commercial operations in November...
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Gulf carriers respond to Phuket reopening plan
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Thailand’s decision to welcome fully vaccinated travelers to Phuket from July 1 has prompted a reaction from airlines.
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Route Analysis: Abu Dhabi-Santorini
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Etihad Airways will compete with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi on the new seasonal route.
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Italy’s Sky Alps plans June launch from Balzano Airport
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Past attempts at scheduled services from Balzano have failed economically.
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Wizz to launch UAE-Israel route as Etihad begins service
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Airlines are adding more routes and capacity between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel.
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50 new routes starting in March 2021
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Routes details a selection of new air services scheduled to start this month.
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Etihad and Gulf Air deepen cooperation pact
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The agreement builds on a 2018 MOU between the two flag-carriers.
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CDG-AUH route to debut Etihad's COVID-19 'AOKpass'
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Paris to Abu Dhabi will become the first route to use the new COVID-19 prevention app.
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Qatar Airways, Etihad add post-blockade routes
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The Qatar-UAE flights will be the first scheduled nonstop routes since mid-2017. Additionally, Qatar’s flag-carrier has signed an expanded...
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Royal Air Maroc revives Dubai route plans
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The oneworld alliance member will compete with Emirates on the service.
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El Al, Etihad to develop closer ties
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The two carriers have signed an MoU to explore introducing joint codeshare services between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv.
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Route Analysis: Abu Dhabi-Tel Aviv
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Etihad Airways’ first scheduled route to Israel will begin in March.
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Israel-UAE air links planned following normalization of relations
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Israeli charter operator Israir has already applied for a number of slots between TLV and AUH and, according to Israeli media, leisure carrier...
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Israel-UAE to sign agreement for 28 weekly flights
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A deal between the two countries is set to be announced on Oct. 20.
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Route Analysis: SYD-AKL, DEL-YVR, AUH-KTM
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Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at Qantas resuming trans-Tasman flights; Air...
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Analysis: Pakistan’s room to grow
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As British Airways begins a second route to Pakistan, Routes looks at the state of the country’s somewhat underexploited aviation market.
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Israel-Jordan airspace deal to open-up new routes
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The two countries have signed an agreement on mutual overflight rights.
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UAE-Israel routes a ‘great opportunity,’ Etihad CEO says
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Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas indicates carrier is looking to begin nonstop services between Israel and the UAE, admits airline is yet to decide...
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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi cleared to open Uzbekistan route
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The startup has been given the green light to begin flights to the Central Asia country.
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Route Analysis: KUL-SIN, AUH-DAC
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Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at the resumption of flights between...
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Al Baker unmoved by low-cost threat
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Speaking on the latest Aviation Week Network webinar, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker says full service carriers will prevail in the Gulf region.