Etihad has announced a series of special flights from its Abu Dhabi hub allowing people to travel out of the United Arab Emirates.
Etihad Boeing 777-300ER arriving at Manchester Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond
Currently, their main network is closed until 15th May 2020. These flights are being operated as additional services.
As well as allowing foreign nationals to leave the UAE, the cargo space in the belly of the aircraft will be offered by Etihad for items such as perishables, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies.
The airline is also return flights are also repatriating UAE nationals back to Abu Dhabi.
The airline plans to operate the following flights (Subject to change)
- Amsterdam: 24, 25, 27, 29 April and 2, 6, 9, 13 May
- Barcelona: 30 April and 7, 10, 14 May
- Brussels: 24, 26 April and 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 May
- Chicago: 25 April
- Frankfurt: 25 April and 3, 10 May
- Jakarta: 30 April and 7, 14 May
- Kuala Lumpur: 2, 9 May
- London-Heathrow: 25, 29, 30 April and 2, 6, 9, 13 May
- Manila: 24, 28, 30 April and 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15 May
- Melbourne: 24, 28 April and 1, 5, 8, 12, 15 May
- Seoul Incheon: 25, 28, 30 April and 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14 May
- Singapore: 28 April and 5, 12 May
- Tokyo-Narita: 27 April
- Zurich: 24, 26 April and 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 May
If you need to book on these flights from Abu Dhabi, you will need to book them via etihad.com, the ir mobile app, by calling the Etihad Airways Contact Centre on +971 600 555 666 (UAE), or through a local or online travel agency.
UAE nationals wishing to return back to the UAE should contact their local UAE embassy or consulate if they require to travel.
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