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ETIHAD AIRWAYS has taken delivery of three new Boeing 787-9s as it seeks to expand its network to 125 destinations with more than 160 aircraft by 2030. From June 15, the airline will operate three weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Antalya, Turkey, while operations to Jaipur, India will start on June 16, with four weekly flights. The latter increases Etihad's total number of Indian gateways to 11.
Starting June 15, Etihad is also increasing its service frequency to a number of key destinations. Weekly flights to Thiruvananthapuram and Amman will be increased by three, totalling ten and 14, respectively. Additional services include three more flights to Cairo (a total of 24), Karachi increasing to 17 and Colombo to 20 weekly flights. The latest expansion contributes to an overall 33% increase in Etihad’s total weekly flights, growing from 635 last summer to 847 in 2024, extending the airline’s reach from 65 to 75 destinations.