Etihad Airways

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Etihad Airways has become the first Middle Eastern airline to serve Luxembourg, launching the only nonstop service between the small European country and the Gulf on Oct. 21.

Six months after the Middle East conflict started, and with recent escalations in Saudi Arabia, Flight Friday looks at how operators in the region are flying their aircraft in September 2026 compared to September 2025.

Southwest Airlines has yet to decide on a long-haul fleet, with CEO Bob Jordan calling reports of a Boeing 787 preference premature.

C&L Aviation Group, Luxaviation One announce key appointments.

The northern winter 2026-27 season kicks off with Finnair's Australia entry, Western Sydney International Airport's passenger debut and several airlines adding long-haul markets.

Etihad unveils Beyond Borders, a premium cabin product for A330neos and A321LRs, enhancing interiors, lounges and guest experiences on key routes.

Riyadh Air expands its network with new South Asian routes, while Etihad and SunExpress launch services to Central Asia and Syria.

Etihad Airways and Nigeria's Air Peace have signed an interline agreement expanding travel options across Nigeria, West Africa and Central Africa, deepening links between the UAE and the continent.

Abra Group and Etihad agreed to pursue a broad partnership spanning codeshares, loyalty benefits and aircraft leasing.

Airbus anticipates more Gulf or Middle East airlines opting for long-range versions of its A321 as the variants become established in the region.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Etihad Airways is demonstrating its confidence in a successful recovery from today’s conflict-impacted period with a top-up order for extra widebodies.

Airlines around the world have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in sports sponsorships, creating partnerships that intertwine their brands.

Etihad Airways is quintupling its mainland China network.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Aircraft utilization data tracked by Aviation Week Intelligence Network analysts illustrates the huge impact of the war on Middle Eastern airlines.

Airlines are continuing to implement short-term suspensions and capacity cuts in the Middle East as war disrupts one of the most critical aviation corridors.

The evolving Middle East conflict has created a great deal of uncertainty for airports and airlines in the region, and outside of it.

Flights across the Gulf and surrounding regions remained heavily affected by the ongoing conflict in the region.

JetBlue Airways, Level and Etihad are adding long-haul links over the coming weeks, connecting points in the Americas with Europe and the Middle East.

March will bring a fresh wave of short- and long-haul route launches as airlines expand their networks as the northern summer season gets underway.

As the U.S./Israel war against Iran stretched into a third day on March 2, airlines around the world that rely on Gulf hubs for connecting flights faced ongoing disruption.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad reported total revenue of $8.4 billion, up 21% year-on-year, driven by expansion across both passenger and cargo operations.