Etihad to launch services to Athens
16-Jan-2009 |
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Etihad Airways is set to boost its flying programme to Europe with the addition of a major new route to Athens. Direct flights to Athens will start at the beginning of Jun-09.
Etihad's latest destination will bring the airline's global flight network to 53 cities, supplementing services to Melbourne in Australia due to be launched in Mar-09.
Athens will initially be served non-stop, three times weekly from early June, increasing to five times weekly from Oct-09 and then daily from the start of 2010.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways' Chief Executive, said:
'The launch of flights to Athens illustrates Etihad's ambitions to boost its European network and link key strategic cities of the world through our Abu Dhabi home base. We anticipate strong demand for flights to and from Athens which will help open up new commercial and cultural ties between the UAE and Greece.'
Hogan added, 'The new route also offers excellent connecting opportunities between Athens and the rest of our growing network, helping to link this historic European city with Greek communities worldwide.'
The addition of Athens will bring to 12 the number of European destinations served by Etihad.
Etihad will operate a two-class Airbus A320 to Athens, configured to carry 140 passengers with 20 seats in business class and 120 in economy class.
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