UAE carrier Etihad Airways is set to introduce ten new destinations starting in 2025, expanding its global presence as it brings tens of thousands of new visitors to the capital.
The new destinations are Algiers, Atlanta, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Krabi, Medan, Phnom Penh, Taipei and Tunis. They will complement Etihad's previously revealed new destinations for 2025: Prague, Warsaw, and Al Alamein.
Etihad’s CEO, Antonoaldo Neves, said, “Launching ten new destinations in a single day underscores our unwavering commitment to growing our airline with a fantastic route network and world-class, customer-focused service. This incredible milestone would not have been possible without the extraordinary efforts of our team and the ongoing support of our guests.”
Etihad’s expansion is set to bring tens of thousands of new visitors directly to Abu Dhabi, aligning with the UAE capital’s efforts to attract more international travellers.
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