Etihad Airways Expands Operations with New Hub at Ben-Gurion Airport
Etihad Airways to launch hub at Ben-Gurion as UAE's flag airline schedules 42 weekly flights
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Etihad Airways, the UAE's flag carrier, will launch 42 weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv starting June 15, 2024. This expansion reflects a surge in demand, with over 100,000 passengers traveling on this route in early 2024, marking a 30% increase from the previous year.
- 01Etihad will operate 6 daily flights on the Tel Aviv-Abu Dhabi route, making it the airline's most frequented route.
- 02Over 100,000 passengers traveled between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi in the first quarter of 2024, a 30% increase from the same period last year.
- 03Approximately 70% of passengers used Abu Dhabi as a stopover for further flights to Asia.
- 04Round-trip tickets to Bangkok will start at $974, undercutting the average market price of $1,200.
- 05While many airlines remain hesitant to resume flights to Israel, some, like Lufthansa and Wizz Air, are planning to return in June and May, respectively.
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Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates based in Abu Dhabi, has announced an expansion of its operations with 42 weekly flights scheduled between Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport starting June 15, 2024. This development includes six daily flights on the Tel Aviv-Abu Dhabi route, which will become the most frequently traveled route in Etihad's network. The airline reported that over 100,000 passengers traveled on this route in the first quarter of 2024, reflecting a 30% increase from the previous year. Notably, about 70% of these passengers utilized Abu Dhabi as a stopover for further travel to Asia. In terms of pricing, Etihad plans to offer competitive rates for flights to popular destinations such as Bangkok, with round-trip tickets starting at $974. Meanwhile, other airlines have shown varying responses to the situation in Israel, with some like Lufthansa and Wizz Air announcing their return to service, while major US carriers remain cautious about resuming flights.
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The increased flight frequency is expected to enhance travel options for Israeli passengers and boost tourism and business connections between Israel and Asia.
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