Etihad Airways is expanding its offering in France with a second daily flight to Paris-Charles de Gaulle on a Dreamliner, and the Gulf carrier is resuming Airbus A380 operations to this destination from 1 November 2024. In addition, its codeshare partner Air France is ceasing services to Abu Dhabi on 26 October 2024 for operational reasons.
All flights will offer First Class, Business Class, and Economy cabins, enhancing the premium experience for each traveler and continuing its goal of boosting Abu Dhabi tourism, focusing on the premium segment.
“Paris is a city that epitomizes elegance and sophistication, and we are delighted to offer two daily flights that provide our guests with a premium travel experience. The return of the A380 to Paris, followed by the addition of our three-class 787-9 Dreamliner, underlines our commitment to offering our customers the very best in service, connectivity, and comfort, and enhances both business and leisure travel, offering seamless connectivity to our growing network in the GCC, Asia and beyond,” said Arik De, Chief Commercial and Revenue Officer, Etihad Airways.
Schedule of the second daily flight between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Paris (CDG)
It starts from 15 January 2025.
- Flight EY33: AUH 14:20 – CDG 19:10
- Flight EY35: CDG 20:45 – AUH 06:25+1
The three-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner The new airline has a capacity of 226 passengers: 8 First Class, 28 Business Class and 190 in Economy. This new frequency optimises connections in the Gulf region and Asia, consolidating Abu Dhabi as a key hub for international travel.
