Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is continuing to build on its unprecedented levels of growth with the announcement of four new routes to Pakistan and the Philippines which will open in February 2006.
From 13 February, the new Pakistan routes of Islamabad and Peshawar, along with Philippines’ capital Manila, will be added to Etihad’s current Asian service, with Lahore then being added on 20 February.
Etihad already flies to Karachi, and with these new announcements Pakistan will become one of the busiest countries on Etihad’s network, with a total of four destinations. Several other new routes are scheduled to be launched in the near future and, with the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s ambitions to fly to 70 destinations by 2010, this latest announcement shows the luxury carrier to be well on schedule to meet that target.
“This significant expansion of Etihad’s Asian service to Pakistan and the Philippines, demonstrates the airline’s commitment to providing frequent and flexible travel between the world’s most significant cultural and commercial destinations. Etihad is now establishing itself as one of the leading airlines catering for the global Asian community,” said Geert Boven, VP Commercial, Etihad Airways.
“As well as carrying nationals and travellers from the UAE, the new routes will also continue to build on Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a major world destination for business and leisure,” added Boven.
This announcement takes place following the company’s recent unveiling ceremony of its Boeing 777 – 300ER aircraft, the first of 29 Boeing and Airbus aircraft that will make up its new fleet scheduled for delivery before spring 2008.
The new Boeing 777-300ER has been built exactly to Etihad’s specifications. It maintains the airline’s ambitious plans to provide Guests with unparalleled levels of style and hospitality by way of inventive seating including a180-degree reclining seat in pearl zone, high speed wireless internet access, sophisticated audio and visual facilities, mood lighting and the finest cuisine on offer in both Coral and Pearl zones.
The new Etihad route between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Lahore (LHE) operates as follows:
Day Flight no. Depart Arrive
Monday EY 241 AUH 02:10 LHE 06:15
Monday EY 242 LHE 07:30 AUH 09:35
Tuesday EY 241 AUH 01:05 LHE 05:10
Tuesday EY 242 LHE 06:25 AUH 08:30
The new Etihad route between Abu Dhabi and Islamabad (ISB) operates as follows:
Day Flight no. Depart Arrive
Monday EY 233 AUH 02:20 ISB 06:30
Monday EY 234 ISB 07:45 AUH 10:05
Monday EY 235 AUH 13:40 ISB 17:45
Monday EY 236 ISB 19:00 AUH 21:10
Wednesday EY 233 AUH 02:20 ISB 06:30
Wednesday EY 234 ISB 07:45 AUH 10:05
Thursday EY 235 AUH 13:40 ISB 17:45
Thursday EY 236 ISB 19:00 AUH 21:10
Sunday EY 223 AUH 02:20 ISB 06:30
Sunday EY 234 ISB 07:45 AUH 10:05
The new Etihad route between Abu Dhabi and Peshawar (PEW) operates as follows:
Day Flight no. Depart Arrive
Monday EY 239 AUH 02:25 PEW 06:30
Monday EY 240 PEW 07:30 AUH 09:35
Thursday EY 237 AUH 12:05 PEW 16:10
Thursday EY 238 PEW 17:25 AUH 19:30
The new Etihad route between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Manila (MNL) operates as follows:
Day Flight no. Depart Arrive
Monday EY 427 AUH 01:30 MNL 14:05
Monday EY 428 MNL 15:50 AUH 20:45
Tuesday EY 427 AUH 01:30 MNL 14:05
Tuesday EY 428 MNL 15:50 AUH 20:45
Friday EY 427 AUH 01:30 MNL 14:05
Friday EY 428 MNL 15:50 AUH 20:45
Saturday EY 427 AUH 01:30 MNL 14:05
Saturday EY 428 MNL 15:50 AUH 20:45
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is the world’s fastest growing airline and will now fly to 24 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America and Asia.
Together with its divisions Etihad Holidays and Etihad Crystal Cargo, Etihad Airways is changing the way people see the world.
