Etihad enters its biggest summer yet with 10% more capacity, four new destinations and five returning seasonal favourites

Etihad Airways is gearing up for its largest summer season ever, with a bold expansion that reflects surging global travel demand.

Key Expansion Moves
- 10% more capacity compared to last summer, supported by 23 additional aircraft.
- Operating over 300 flights daily with load factors close to 90%.

Four new destinations launched in just four days:
- Kraków (Poland)
- Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
- Damascus (Syria)
- Zanzibar (Tanzania)

Five seasonal favourites returning:
- Mykonos (from 15 June)
- Malaga (from 15 June)
- Santorini (from 16 June)
- Nice (from 19 June)
- Al Alamein (from 16 July)

Strategic Impact
- Strengthens Abu Dhabi’s role as a global gateway, connecting Europe, Asia, North America, Africa, and the Middle East.
- Expands leisure options with iconic coastal and island getaways across the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean.
- Introduces complimentary medical travel insurance for international visitors flying to Abu Dhabi on Etihad-operated flights (July–December 2026), covering up to 15 days.

CEO’s Statement
Antonoaldo Neves emphasized that Etihad is “flying more guests to more destinations than ever before” and delivering its most ambitious summer programme yet.

This expansion not only boosts connectivity but also enhances Abu Dhabi’s appeal as a stopover and holiday destination.