Bangkok--7 Jul--Star PR
Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline today launched its new route to the French capital, Paris.
The new Abu Dhabi to Paris service is set to enhance commercial ties between the UAE and France, and will increase from five flights a-week to six a-week from 1 June.
“This new route will provide a tremendous opportunity to broaden cultural and commercial ties, not only between the France and the UAE, but also between Europe and the Middle East. We anticipate a great deal of demand for the service and by operating six flights every week, we will ensure that demand is satisfied,” said Geert Boven, VP Commercial, Etihad Airways — the national airline of the UAE.
Etihad is currently showcasing several of its new in-flight innovations at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. These include ‘wi-fli’ wireless internet on its new fleet of aircraft, along with the Pearl Zone flat business-bed.
The French Ambassador in the UAE, H.E. Patrice Paoli, has also shown his support for Etihad’s new route saying “We are very proud to enjoy such strong relations with Abu Dhabi and the UAE. The French community is very much looking forward to the new commercial developments which are set to follow. The flights will bring new tourism and business to the UAE and the region as a whole.”
Etihad will operate flights from Abu Dhabi to the French capital every day, except Tuesday, on its purpose-built Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The business-friendly flights depart at 14:00, arriving in Paris 19:25. The return flight departs from Charles de Gaulle airport at 22:15, arriving in Abu Dhabi the next day at 07:10.
Photo caption:
(left to right) Raymond Korban, regional general manager, UAE and Oman and Kirk Albrow, regional general manager, Europe and North America, celebrate the launch of Etihad’s new Paris service.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is the world’s leading new airline and will now offer flights for Guests and cargo to 34 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.
Etihad Crystal Cargo — www.crystalcargo.ae — offers a comprehensive range of cargo services throughout Etihad’s network, and services its many all-cargo destinations and world-wide charters with a fleet of modern regional freighter aircraft.
Etihad Holidays - www.etihadholidays.com - offers a range of innovative holiday options to 69 destinations across 23 countries. Packages include skiing, fly-drives, cruises and tours.
Through these exciting divisions, Etihad Airways is changing the way people see the world.
For more information about this award-winning aviation group, please visit www.etihadairways.ae .
Etihad Airways’ growing network now serves: Amman, Bahrain, Bangkok, Beirut, Brussels, Cairo, Casablanca, Colombo, Damascus, Dammam, Dhaka, Doha, Frankfurt, Geneva, Islamabad, Jakarta, Jeddah, Johannesburg, Karachi, Kuwait, Khartoum, Lahore, London (Heathrow), London (Gatwick), Manchester, Manila, Mumbai, Munich, Muscat, New Delhi, Paris, Peshawar, Riyadh and Toronto.
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