Etihad confirms Dhaka service to continue year-round
Dhaka: Etihad Airways has confirmed its Abu Dhabi–Dhaka service will now operate year-round, citing strong demand since the route's launch, as the airline also boosts capacity on several other services across its network.
The Abu Dhabi–Dhaka route, which was earlier announced to run as a seasonal service until October 24, launched on June 26 with a sold-out inaugural flight. It currently runs four times a week with the Boeing 777, offering 28 business and 374 economy seats.
The airline said the route carries substantial belly-hold cargo supporting trade between the two countries, alongside serving the large Bangladeshi community across the UAE.
Alongside the year-round Dhaka service, Etihad is extending several seasonal routes and raising frequencies elsewhere.
The Abu Dhabi–Zanzibar service has been extended to March 31, 2027, well beyond its previous end date in September, reflecting demand for the Indian Ocean destination known for its beaches and Stone Town's UNESCO-listed old quarter.
The Abu Dhabi–Palma de Mallorca service, operated on the A321LR, has been extended to October 18, 2026, giving travelers a longer window to visit the Balearic island.
Abu Dhabi–Kraków will increase to four weekly flights from July 27, up from three, on the A321LR, following strong demand for the southern Polish city.
Abu Dhabi–Brussels will rise to 11 weekly flights from December 15, up from seven, adding four additional three-class A321LR services featuring first, business, and economy cabins.
Etihad Airways Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer Arik De said the response from passengers had exceeded expectations, with strong demand across markets including Brussels, Dhaka, Kraków, Zanzibar, and Palma, prompting the airline to add capacity where demand is strongest.
The airline said the expanded and extended services build on its continued network growth as it adds capacity across its global route map, aiming to bring more visitors to Abu Dhabi while strengthening connections across its network.
