Etihad adds special passenger flights across its network

Etihad Airways has increased the number of special flights for foreign citizens in the UAE looking to return home.

The airline has announced increased frequencies to Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Frankfurt, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London Heathrow, Manila, Melbourne, Seoul Incheon, Singapore, Tokyo Narita and Zurich.

The carrier will also add flights to Dublin and New York JFK.

Travellers wishing to book these flights are advised to visit the website to review their options, and to remain informed on the appropriate entry regulations.

Flights can also be booked through the mobile app, by calling the Etihad Airways Contact Centre on 600 555 666, or through a travel agency.

UAE nationals wishing to return home should contact their local UAE embassy or consulate.

Etihad continues to follow all safety directives, including social distancing in-flight, and has implemented an extensive sanitisation programme, to boost its already stringent procedures.

The airline has also revised its meal service to ensure it upholds international COVID-19 health and hygiene requirements.

Schedule of special flights

• Amsterdam: May 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
• Barcelona: April 30 and May 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
• Brussels: May 1, 3, 8,10,15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
• Dublin: May 1
• Frankfurt: May 10, 17, 24, 31
• Jakarta: April 30 and May 7,14, 21, 28
• Kuala Lumpur: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• London Heathrow: April 30 and May 2, 6, 9,13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
• Manila: April 30 and May 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29
• Melbourne: May 1, 5, 8, 12,15, 19, 22, 26, 29
• New York JFK: May 4
• Seoul Incheon: April 30 and May 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30
• Singapore: May 5, 12, 19, 26
• Tokyo Narita: May 18, 21, 25, 28
• Zurich: May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31