Bangkok--6 Jul--Total Quality PR On Etihad Airways, The National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, which operates highly popular twice daily flights from Bangkok to Abu Dhabi and onwards to 44 destinations around the globe, the Abu Dhabi to Sydney service will increase from three flights-a-week to daily from Friday 29 June. The flights to Australia were launched on 26 March and since then the Sydney route has established itself quickly as one of Etihad’s most popular destinations. Following the success of the Sydney service Etihad is keen to expand its Australian network further and is examining several potential new destinations. James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive, said: “Prior to the launch of the Abu Dhabi to Sydney service we knew it would be popular with business and leisure customers, but the demand we have received has outstripped all expectations.” “We are now looking forward at the flights increasing to a daily frequency which will ensure more customers can enjoy the Etihad experience as they head ‘down under’.” Notes: From 29 June Etihad flight EY450 will depart daily from Abu Dhabi at 10.10am, arriving in Sydney at 6.15am the following day. The return service EY451 departs from Sydney at 2.35pm, arriving Abu Dhabi 11:25pm. All times are local. About Etihad Airways Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi. Currently Etihad offers flights to 44 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa and Asia. For further details: Etihad Airways Corporate Communications: Tel: 02 253 0099 or visit www.etihadairways.com For more information as well as pictures, please contact: Tom Van Blarcom / Ruthaiwan Tanwongwan Total Quality PR (Thailand) Co., Ltd Tel. 02 260 5820 Fax 02 260 5847 — 8 E-mail : [email protected] Click for photo release at www.thaipr.net