Czech Airlines land in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Airports Company announced the launch of Czech Airlines flights, the flag carrier of the Czech Republic, to Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The new airline will start operations on 21st September with 4 non-stop weekly flights connecting the capital to the city of Prague.

The new service, which will operate on a codeshare agreement with the UAE’s flag carrier, Etihad Airways, will offer passengers a new destination from Abu Dhabi International Airport along with a variety of new travel options and connections via Prague to Central and Eastern Europe.

Abu Dhabi Airports Company chief executive officer James E. Bennett said: “ADAC is pleased to welcome Czech Airlines into Abu Dhabi International Airport airlines’ portfolio. We applaud this partnership between Etihad Airways and Czech Airlines as it paves the way for further development, improving the offer of choice and convenience to our clients, not only to Europe, but to our whole network.”

Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways chief commercial officer said: “As the world’s leading airline, this new strategic relationship which includes but is not limited to just a codeshare agreement, illustrates Etihad’ growing ambitions in the central and eastern Europe region. It opens up the beautiful city of Prague that we have been eager to offer our customers for such a long time, and we are certain these new connections and the seamless flight experience offered jointly by Etihad and Czech Airlines, will appeal to both business and leisure travellers alike.”