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
Etihad Airways will double its Abu Dhabi-Kabul service from 15 July 2026, adding a second daily flight in each direction as demand continues to rise. The expansion strengthens Abu Dhabi’s position as a regional aviation hub while giving travellers more choice for family visits, business trips and onward journeys across Etihad’s international network. The increase
Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air and Saudia are providing rebooking, refund and travel-management options for passengers affected by flight disruptions across the Middle East, helping travelers respond to changing schedules while protecting confidence in regional tourism. The policies vary by airline, route, travel date and ticket conditions. However, the overall message is clear:
Etihad Airways has launched major fare cuts of up to 50 percent on long-haul routes. The move is driving a surge in global travel demand from the United Kingdom to Asia and Australia. The airline confirmed the discounts as part of its strategy to boost bookings. These offers target key destinations such as Sydney, Singapore,
Etihad Airways teams up with McLaren Racing to enhance global sports tourism, fan travel experiences, and sustainable aviation innovation.
Etihad Airways becomes the world’s safest airline for 2026, leading Gulf carriers and raising global aviation safety standards with cutting-edge practices.
