Etihad resumes Airbus A320 flights to Kolkata after 3-year absence due to COVID

Etihad Airways hails 67th destination

In a statement on March 27, Etihad Airways Chief Revenue Officer Arik De said:

“With the resurgence of outbound travel from India, we are pleased to resume daily flights to Kolkata, an important cultural and commercial hub of the Indian subcontinent. Re-establishing vital air links with East India will support the growing demand from travelers in and around the region, Allowing them to easily travel to Abu Dhabi and connect to our global network while enjoying a world-class flying experience. We have been impressed with the initial demand and this reaffirms our strategy to return to this key market.”

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In fact, as pictured above, the first flight has special logos and seat covers to celebrate the resumption of the route.

Abu Dhabi offers unique opportunities

Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates is an economic and entertainment center. Abu Dhabi is home to the Abu Dhabi Global Market, which offers unique financial opportunities, including digital asset trading.

There is also a stock exchange and many banks. Of course, even in the age of resilient video conferencing, the personal connection of shaking hands and sharing experiences makes business travel essential.

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But Abu Dhabi is not all financial work without entertainment. With entertainment hubs ranging from Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld to beaches and deserts, Abu Dhabi offers plenty of holiday opportunities.

Another attraction of flying to Abu Dhabi is that Abu Dhabi International Airport houses a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility, the only US immigration preclearance service in the region. This will allow passengers wanting to fly to the US to clear US immigration while they are still in Abu Dhabi, rather than waiting in line in the United States of America.

Kolkata has similarities to Abu Dhabi

Kolkata is the third largest city in India and hosts the Kolkata Stock Exchange and many business headquarters. So Kolkata is the main commercial center of India and thus similar to Abu Dhabi. In addition, the city hosts art exhibitions, book fairs and entertaining concerts.

About the A320-200

Airbus A320-200 Etihad Airways is using a route capable of flying 3,700 miles, or 5,900 kilometers — long enough to link Kolkata and Moscow to Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways’ aircraft are configured with 8 business class seats and 150 economy class seats.

It should also be noted that the A320-200 is First Airbus A320 variant There are wingtip fences and the ultimate baby shark. The Airbus A320-200 built more than 5,000 of these aircraft before Airbus upgraded to the A320neo.

Finally, the A320-200 from the first flight of the A6-EJA is available as a model aircraft, according to the following tweet:

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source: Encyclopaedia Britannica