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Arabian Business
13 hours ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Etihad Airways launches new flights to Prague, Warsaw in Central Europe expansion
Etihad Airways has launched flights to Prague and Warsaw, marking the addition of two Central European destinations to its network. The UAE's national airline operated its inaugural flight to Prague on Monday June 2, with the Czech capital representing one of 16 new destinations the carrier will add this year. The airline touched down in Warsaw for the first time on 3 June, expanding its European operations to include the Polish capital, the airline said in a statement. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad Airways, said: 'Our new Prague and Warsaw services open doors to countless possibilities. These new routes create a bridge between two remarkable regions, connecting travellers from the Middle East to the heart of Central Europe, while offering seamless connections via Abu Dhabi to destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Indian Subcontinent and Australia.' Etihad expands to Europe Prague, known as the 'City of a Hundred Spires', features Gothic architecture, centuries-old squares, and a cultural scene. The Czech capital's historic centre holds UNESCO World Heritage status and displays architectural treasures spanning eight centuries. The city's modern districts contain cuisine, art, and design establishments. The surrounding region includes landscapes, historic castles and spa towns. Warsaw presents contrasts between architecture and contemporary skylines, traditional markets and dining scenes, historic parks and cultural venues. Poland offers experiences ranging from medieval cities to forests and mountain ranges. Visitors to the UAE from Czechia and Poland can access Abu Dhabi's combination of tradition and luxury. The UAE capital houses the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. The city provides access to desert adventures, golf courses, and Yas Island's entertainment district, which includes theme parks and Yas Marina Circuit. Prague and Warsaw join Etihad's European network as the airline prepares to welcome 16 new destinations throughout 2025. The schedule includes Atlanta in July, Taipei in September, and Asian cities Hong Kong, Hanoi, and Krabi in the fourth quarter. The services operate using the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which features 28 business studios and 262 economy smart seats. Each business studio converts into a fully flat bed and provides direct aisle access. Economy smart seats offer comfort for passengers. The aircraft includes in-flight entertainment technology and comfort features in both cabins.
Bloomberg
21 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Virgin Australia IPO Targets $443 Million as Bain Rides Rally
Bain Capital -controlled airline Virgin Australia will relist in a A$685 million ($443 million) initial public offering, betting investors are brushing off the turmoil caused by US President Donald Trump's trade war. The US private equity firm is selling 30% of Virgin Australia at A$2.90 a share, it said in a statement Wednesday.
Arabian Business
2 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches direct flights to Yerevan in Armenia
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has launched its first direct service to Yerevan, Armenia, marking the latest expansion of the capital's low-cost carrier network. The airline held a ceremony at Zayed International Airport before departure, with Karen Grigoryan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the UAE, attending alongside officials from Air Arabia and the airport. Air Arabia's latest destination The flight received a water cannon salute upon arrival at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, following tradition for new route launches. Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, said: 'We are glad to celebrate the launch of our new non-stop service to Yerevan, which marks another step in our commitment to expanding connectivity from Abu Dhabi to key international destinations. This route not only offers our customers even more affordable travel options but also strengthens ties between the UAE and Armenia, enabling cultural exchange and fostering tourism and business growth.' The new route connects the UAE directly with Armenia, providing passengers with another destination option from Abu Dhabi.
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Emirates Reviews Russia Flights as Ukraine Expands Drone Attacks
The world's largest long-haul carrier plans to review services to Russia following Ukrainian drone attacks deep inside the country over the weekend. Dubai-based Emirates has contended with disruptions since the start of the war in early 2022, President Tim Clark said Monday in a Bloomberg Television interview. The airline, which has provided Moscow with crucial links to the outside world, has no current plan to curtail flights but will monitor the developing situation, he said.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Air India decides to retrofit 13 legacy A321 ceo planes
Amid supply chain woes, Air India has decided to retrofit its 13 legacy A321 ceo planes that were earlier planned to be taken out of service while the first of the airline's legacy Boeing 787-8 aircraft will go for retrofit in July. Air India, which is slowly expanding its fleet and networks, has a total of 191 planes, including 64 wide-bodies and 127 narrow-bodies. Airline's CEO and MD Campbell Wilson told PTI that the first batch of the B 787s will go in for retrofit in July as there has been a little bit of push back because of certification delay of seats. "By the end of this financial year, hopefully about 68 per cent of the wide- body fleet will be upgraded and the complete fleet will be upgraded sometime in calendar 2027," he said in an interview. There are 27 legacy B787-8s with Air India. The carrier has already started the heavy refresh programme of the legacy B777s and two of them are already back in service. Heavy refresh of an aircraft includes having new carpets, seat covers, cushions and fixing broken seats. The refresh of these planes is expected to complete by the end of this year. According to Wilson, the supply chain situation is getting progressively better. "I believe 65-68 per cent of the narrow-body fleet has been upgraded. We are eyeing to complete all of them by the end of this year. We decided to extend the life of 13 aircraft (A321 ceos) that previously were to leave the fleet and those will be upgraded in the early part of next year. "Effectively, the narrow-body fleet (upgradation) will be completed this year," he said. In the wide-body category, Air India now has 6 A350s, 19 B777-300 ERs, 5 B777-200 LRs, 7 B787-9s and 27 B787-8s. Among the narrow-body fleet are 6 A319s, 94 A320 neos, 4 A320 ceos, 13 A321 ceos and 10 A321 neos. Aircraft deliveries as well as upgradation are getting delayed for many airlines, including Air India, mainly due to global supply chain woes. "I think it (supply chain situation) is getting progressively better. There are still constraints in a number of areas... it is progressively getting better over the years but it will still take I believe until 2029 or 2030," Wilson said. According to him, the bottlenecks are different for different aircraft. "It is supply challenge for engines on narrow-body aircraft... there is the recovery of Boeing 737 programme to its previous pace. It is getting faster and meeting the milestones. They will take (for) catch up... things are just progressively easing up," the Air India CEO and MD said.
