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19-Sep-2013 11:41 AM

Etihad Airways announces plans for major increase in seats and services between Abu Dhabi and India

Etihad Airways announced (19-Sep-2013) plans to "greatly increase" options for travel to/from India, introducing more services and widebody aircraft by the end of 2013 and further increasing capacity on existing routes and launching new routes in 2014, subject to regulatory approval. From 01-Nov-2013, Etihad Airways plans to more than triple the number of seats it now offers on Abu Dhabi-Mumbai and Abu Dhabi-New Delhi routes, "reflecting the growing importance of the Indian market". Etihad Airways president and CEO James Hogan said: "India is one of the world's fastest-growing destinations, and a key market in the growth strategy of Etihad Airways. Following the recent signing of a new air services agreement between India and the UAE, we now have the opportunity to add significant capacity between the two countries, not only meeting existing demand for trade and tourist travel but also ensuring that we can meet the continued strong growth which is expected between our two countries. The big winners will be our passengers and freight customers and the economies of India and Abu Dhabi." By 31-Dec-2013, Etihad Airways plans to:

Subject to regulatory approval, Etihad also intends to codeshare on a wide range of flights operated within India by Jet Airways. Specific details of new routes between Abu Dhabi and India and codeshare services with Jet Airways will be announced progressively, as approvals are received and operational details are finalised. [more - original PR]

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