Etihad Airways and the Cambodia Tourism Board have launched a US$120,000 campaign to attract visitors from the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy. The partners announced the agreement at World Travel Market London in November 2026. Each organisation will contribute US$60,000. The campaign aims to encourage longer holidays by promoting Phnom Penh and Cambodia’s southern coast
Etihad Airways and Ibom Air have signed an interline agreement connecting international passengers with five Nigerian cities from March 2027. The partnership will offer qualifying journeys on one ticket, with baggage checked through to the final destination. Passengers will gain onward access to Abuja, Uyo, Port Harcourt, Calabar and Enugu through the airlines’ connecting networks.
Etihad Airways plans to increase its Abu Dhabi–Damascus service to daily flights from 14 November 2026, strengthening UAE–Syria connectivity. The expansion will raise frequency from four to seven weekly services during the Northern Winter 2026/27 season. The additional departures will give passengers more choice when arranging business travel, family visits and leisure journeys. Etihad plans
SriLankan Airlines has completed a specialised Airbus A330 training programme for six senior pilot instructors and examiners from Etihad Airways. The collaboration demonstrates the Sri Lankan carrier’s capacity to support experienced aviation professionals from another international airline. Its Flight Training Division delivered the Line Flying Under Supervision programme, known as LFUS. Participants included five Type
Etihad Airways is extending its planned West African reach through an interline partnership with Nigerian carrier Ibom Air. The agreement will connect international passengers with five Nigerian cities when Etihad launches Lagos and Accra services in March 2027. Travellers will gain access to Abuja, Uyo, Port Harcourt, Calabar and Enugu through eligible connecting itineraries. International
Etihad Airways is adjusting Airbus A380 operations between Abu Dhabi and Singapore, replacing the superjumbo with a Boeing 787-9 on selected services during the 2026 summer period. The aircraft change does not mean Etihad is cancelling its Singapore route. Flights will continue, preserving direct connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and one of Southeast Asia’s
Etihad Airways has reviewed passenger communication procedures concerning Taiwan after wording used during a Mandarin inflight announcement on an Abu Dhabi-Taipei service generated concerns over how the destination was described. The UAE national carrier apologised following the incident and revised the relevant announcement wording. The development highlights a growing operational challenge for international airlines serving
Emirates and Etihad Airways are advising passengers to continue checking their flight status as aviation operations across the United Arab Emirates stabilise following recent disruption. Dubai and Abu Dhabi remain fully important gateways for international tourism, connecting millions of passengers between Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Middle East. Therefore, even limited changes to regional
Etihad Airways has reinforced its position in the international aviation and tourism market after retaining major customer experience titles at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East Awards in Dubai and expanding its wider portfolio beyond 30 accolades across the past 12 months. The United Arab Emirates flag carrier was named Best Economy Class Airline and
Etihad Airways has launched four new routes in four consecutive days, connecting Abu Dhabi with Krakow, Palma de Mallorca, Damascus and Zanzibar between June 11 and June 14, 2026. The rapid expansion gives travelers new direct access to destinations across Europe, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean while strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as an
Etihad Airways has expanded its European network with new routes to Kraków in Poland and Palma de Mallorca in Spain, strengthening Abu Dhabi’s role as a global aviation hub and creating new tourism links between the UAE, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The airline’s latest European expansion gives travelers direct access to two high-demand leisure
Etihad Airways has strengthened tourism connectivity between Abu Dhabi and Europe with the launch of direct flights to Kraków and Palma de Mallorca, creating new travel opportunities between the UAE capital and two high-demand European leisure destinations. The new Kraków service began on 11 June 2026, while flights to Palma de Mallorca started on 12
