Abu Dhabi Airports

From June 15, UAE carrier Etihad Airways will launch service from its AUH base to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport in France and Santorini Airport in Greece.

New routes are being launched from Hungary, Romania, the United Arab Emirates and the UK, including the airline’s first flights to Istanbul Airport.

Capacity between the UAE and Thailand is now back to around 70% of pre-pandemic levels.

The Abu Dhabi-based carrier said it is responding to strong demand for air travel.

The airlines are exploring cooperation in a range of other areas.

The ULCC launched flights from Europe to the Saudi airport in September.

When it enters service, the A321XLR will be the longest-range single-aisle aircraft ever produced, with a range of 4,700 nm.

Routes selects 50 new air services set to start around the world in October, looking at the planned frequency, start date and aircraft to be used.

Destinations in Russia and Saudi Arabia are set to be new points for Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Air Arabia Egypt respectively.

With passenger service to Chengdu still suspended, Guangzhou will become the Abu Dhabi-based carrier’s third destination in China once flights begin in October.

The Hungarian ULCC plans to significantly expand its presence in the country from December.

Abu Dhabi will join Dubai on the Indian airline’s route map from October.

Armenian startup Fly Arna is launching a new route to Moscow, but Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will not return to the Russian capital as previously planned.

Flights to Moscow will resume in October, making the airline the fifth to offer flights between the United Arab Emirates and Russia.

The Abu Dhabi-based airline said the service is attracting transit passengers from across Europe.

Wizz Air’s Abu Dhabi-based carrier is adding two more destinations to its network, while the Hungarian group’s application for US approval for transatlantic cargo operations has been rejected.

Passengers entering China still face vaccination and testing requirements.

The LCC will open service to Dammam during the northern hemisphere autumn.

The airline said strong economic ties between the UAE and Israel will drive demand.

The number of low-cost weekly seats between Abu Dhabi and Azerbaijan is set to rise.

The carriers hope to expand an agreement that has been in place since 2014.

CEO Tony Douglas said a likely home for the 26 Airbus A321neos could be Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the LCC which operates routes to seven countries including India, Bangladesh and Egypt.

The joint venture between Air Arabia and Etihad Airways plans to increase the number of points it serves in India to six.

Flydubai is opening another European leisure route this summer, becoming the sole operator of flights between the Middle East and Pisa.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will provide direct competition for Pegasus Airlines on the route.