Etihad and Abra Group Partner to Link Global Networks
Etihad Airways and Abra Group signed an MoU to link networks, including a dry lease of one Airbus A330-900 and up to three Wamos Air aircraft.
Jul 21, 20265 min
Airlines
Etihad Nears 10-Jet Boeing 787 Order for Farnborough 2026
Etihad Airways is set to order 10 Boeing 787 widebody jets at the Farnborough International Airshow to support its Journey 2030 fleet growth.
Jul 9, 20263 min
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Air India Denies Aircraft Delivery Delays Amid Gulf Interest
Air India denies reports of aircraft delivery delays as Gulf carriers like Etihad reportedly seek to secure the airline's near-term delivery slots.
Jul 3, 20264 min
Business
Etihad Airways Boosts Summer Capacity by 10%
Etihad Airways expanded its summer capacity by 10% and launched a complimentary 15-day medical insurance program for international visitors.
Jun 16, 20264 min
Airlines
Etihad Ordered to Refund Ticket in DCDRC Karnal Ruling
The DCDRC Karnal has ordered Etihad Airways to refund a ticket and pay compensation for failing to accommodate a significant flight schedule change.
Jun 14, 20264 min
Regulatory
Etihad Airways Doubles Abu Dhabi to Kabul Service
Etihad Airways will increase its Abu Dhabi to Kabul route to twice-daily flights starting July 15, 2026, to meet high demand for connecting travel.
Jun 11, 20263 min
Airlines
British Airways Extends Middle East Flight Suspensions
British Airways has extended suspensions for Tel Aviv, Dubai, Bahrain, and Amman through October 25, 2026, amid regional instability.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Airlines
Etihad Expands Tel Aviv to 42 Weekly Flights
Etihad Airways will increase Tel Aviv service to 42 weekly flights on June 15, 2026, making it the airline's highest-frequency route globally.
May 28, 20264 min
Airlines
Etihad A380 Scrapped for 380 Luxury Watches
Etihad's first A380 (A6-APA) is being scrapped and upcycled into 380 luxury watches, monetizing the retired superjumbo's valuable components.
May 18, 20265 min
Business
Etihad, Uzbekistan Airways Launch Central Asia Codeshare
Etihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways signed a codeshare giving passengers single-ticket access to 8 Uzbek cities via Abu Dhabi, starting August 9, 2026.
May 15, 20265 min
Airlines
Etihad EY343 Returns to Gate in Chennai After Tech Issue
Etihad Airways flight EY343 from Chennai to Abu Dhabi returned to the gate due to a technical issue, not a fire as initially reported.
May 12, 20265 min
Safety
Etihad Showcases AED 130 Billion Economic Impact at MIITE 2026
Etihad Airways showcases its AED 130 billion economic impact and role as a key UAE growth driver at the Make it in the Emirates 2026 trade platform.
May 4, 20264 min
Business
Etihad A380 Diverts to Munich Following Medical Emergency
An Etihad Airways A380 flight from Abu Dhabi to Toronto diverted to Munich on May 2nd following an inflight passenger medical emergency.
May 3, 20264 min
Safety
Etihad Airways Launches 5 New China Routes, Adds 28 Weekly Flights
Etihad Airways is launching five new routes and 28 weekly flights to China, strengthening its joint venture with China Eastern and the UAE-China corridor.
Apr 13, 20265 min
Airlines
Etihad Airways to Launch Seasonal Boeing 777 Service to Dhaka
Etihad Airways will launch a 4X-weekly seasonal service to Dhaka on June 26 to meet strong passenger and freight demand from the textile export sector.
Apr 9, 20264 min
Business
Emirates & Etihad Suspend Flights as UAE Closes Airspace
Emirates and Etihad Airways have suspended most flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi after the UAE GCAA closed airspace due to escalating regional conflicts.
Mar 28, 20265 min
Safety
Zayed Intl Airport Operational Despite Regional Flight Disruptions
Zayed International Airport remains open despite regional conflict, with Etihad Airways operating at 50% capacity and European carriers suspending flights.
Mar 24, 20264 min
Airlines
Etihad & Qatar Adjust Loyalty Rules Amid Mideast Airspace Closures
Etihad and Qatar Airways relaxed loyalty rules for members impacted by mass flight cancellations during the March 2026 Iran-U.S. conflict.
Mar 22, 20265 min
Airlines
UAE Airlines Resume Limited Flights Amid Regional Airspace Closures
Major UAE carriers resumed over 50 flights on March 9 amid ongoing regional airspace closures prompted by escalating military and political tensions.
Mar 10, 20264 min
Airlines
Etihad, LATAM, Alaska Announce Major Ultra-Long-Haul Expansions for 2026
Etihad, LATAM, and Alaska Airlines will launch new ultra-long-haul routes in 2026, leveraging the Boeing 787 for major intercontinental expansion.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Airlines