Emirates News Agency – Etihad Airways increases flights to Shanghai

ABU DHABI, 27th December, 2022 (WAM) — Etihad Airways will enhance air connectivity between the UAE and China next year, starting with additional weekly flights on its Abu Dhabi – Shanghai route.

Subject to regulatory approval, the airline will operate twice-weekly flights to Pudong International Airport (PVG) using modern Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft from February 2023.

Combined with one weekly flight to Beijing and two weekly flights to Guangzhou, this will provide travelers with five direct flights per week between Abu Dhabi and China.

Martin Drew, Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Cargo, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “Following the further easing of travel measures related to COVID-19, Etihad Airways is delighted to be increasing passenger services to Shanghai for the second week. .

“China is Etihad’s most important market and as one of the country’s largest financial and economic centres, Shanghai plays a vital role in our network.

“Etihad is committed to growing our business in China and we look forward to welcoming more guests to our award-winning hospitality in the new year.”

Today’s announcement follows Etihad Airways’ launch of non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou in October 2022, becoming the first airline to fly to China’s three major airlines since the outbreak. Gateway to international airlines for long-haul passenger flights.

Earlier this year, when the capital reopened to direct international flights in June 2022, the airline operated its first scheduled international passenger flight, re-launching flights to Beijing, marking another milestone for the airline in China. milestone.