Etihad To Withdraw A380 From Six Routes as Etihad Airways confirms plans to phase out its Airbus A380operations on six major long-haul markets by the end of 2026, marking a significant adjustment to the airline’s widebody deployment strategy.
Etihad A380 Debuts On Bangkok Route as Etihad Airways confirms the deployment of its flagship Airbus A380aircraft on daily services between Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airportstarting in October 2026. The move introduces the airline’s most premium onboard product to Thailand for the first time while significantly increasing capacity on one of Etihad’s strongest leisure markets.
Etihad Airways Appoints Captain Khalid Al Ali SVP, naming him Senior Vice President Aeropolitical, International and Government Affairs. The appointment strengthens the airline’s leadership team as it continues to expand its global network and deepen international regulatory engagement.
Etihad Reports January 2026 Traffic Growth as Etihad Airways recorded continued expansion in passenger numbers, fleet size, and network reach at the start of the year.
The Algeria has formally initiated the legal process to terminate its air services agreement with the United Arab Emirates, originally signed on May 13, 2013. Authorities have not provided an official explanation for the decision.
Etihad Airways and Tunisair have signed a codeshare agreement aimed at strengthening air connectivity between North Africa and Abu Dhabi, supporting growing demand for tourism, business travel, and cultural exchange between the two regions.
Etihad Airways Records Highest Passenger Numbers in Its History in 2025, as the Abu Dhabi-based carrier reported strong year-on-year growth across passengers, capacity, and network reach. The airline carried 22.4 million passengers during the year, representing a 21% increase compared with 2024 and marking the highest annual total since its inception.
Etihad Airways Launches First-Ever Middle East–Luxembourg Route, marking a historic milestone as the first airline from the Middle East to serve Luxembourg with nonstop flights. The new service will connect Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg directly from 29 October 2026, strengthening air links between Europe and the Gulf region.
Etihad Airways has taken a major step in its fleet development strategy by finalizing an agreement with Avolon for the lease of 13 new Airbus aircraft. The deal, announced at the Dubai Airshow, covers nine A330neo widebodies and four A320neo family narrowbodies, all sourced from Avolon’s substantial forward orderbook. These aircraft will play a central role in Etihad’s medium-haul and short-haul…
Etihad Airways has taken a major step in its long-term fleet strategy by joining the Airbus A330neo programme through a new lease agreement with Avolon. Announced during the Dubai Airshow, the deal includes the lease of nine Airbus A330neo aircraft, marking Etihad’s entry into Airbus’s newest-generation widebody platform. In addition to these widebodies, Etihad will also lease four A320neo family aircraft, supporting…
