Etihad Airways is to double its African routes in 2025 as rival carriers in the Middle East region look to increase their penetration of the continent.
Even as Etihad rapidly expands its network with 13 new destinations in 2025, most of its growth next year will come from adding capacity on its current routes.
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is expanding 35% this year and its CEO is confident of receiving around 22 new aircraft next year to support its future growth.
Etihad reported strong traffic growth for the first three quarters of 2024 ahead of plans to make a significant number of route announcements in coming months.
Etihad Airways is planning to announce significant network expansion over the coming months as it prepares to take delivery of its first Airbus A321LR.
Emissions are generally on the higher side considering Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways’ large fleets of luxuriously fitted widebody aircraft.
Etihad Airways will nearly double capacity on its new route linking Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
Chinese cities mentioned as focus points for the JV—which China Eastern and Etihad hope to launch in 2025—include Beijing, Kunming, Shanghai and Xi’an.
