Etihad Airways Spotlight
Dublin Double Daily
Etihad Airways is providing greater connectivity between Ireland and the Middle East with the launch of a double-daily route in spring 2026.
From 1st April 2026, Etihad will commence a double-daily service from Dublin to Abu Dhabi on 787 Dreamliner and Boeing 777 aircraft, marking a full return to pre-pandemic operations.
New Routes
Etihad Airways has marked another milestone in its record year of growth, launching four inaugural routes to Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, and Hong Kong within three consecutive days.
As Etihad continues to expand its network, the airline is adding thousands of new seats to and from Abu Dhabi, making it easier for travellers from Africa and Asia to experience the city’s cultural landmarks, pristine beaches, luxury resorts, and year-round calendar of events. The routes also give UAE residents and visitors more choice for travel across key leisure and business destinations.
New routes from Abu Dhabi:
- Tunis (1 November, three weekly flights): Strengthening Etihad’s North African network and supporting growing demand for travel between the UAE and Tunisia.
- Hanoi (2 November, six weekly flights): Linking Abu Dhabi directly to Vietnam’s capital for the first time, enhancing trade and tourism ties between the two nations.
- Chiang Mai (3 November, four weekly flights): Opening Northern Thailand to travellers from the Middle East and Europe through Abu Dhabi.
- Hong Kong (3 November, five weekly flights): Reconnecting Abu Dhabi with one of Asia’s premier business and leisure centres, alongside the relaunch of Etihad’s codeshare with Hong Kong Airlines for enhanced connectivity across Asia.
Fare Brands
Following on from the transition to Branded Fares in 2024, Etihad Airways is expanding the Brand attributes to differentiate price points and provide additional benefits, allowing more choice to valued guests:
- Economy Deluxe fares include priority access
- Economy Value & Business Value fares are non-refundable
- Business Value fares have moved to chargeable seat selection
- Business Value fares no longer include complimentary lounge access
- First cabin offers two branded fare options: Comfort and Deluxe
- First brands differentiated by the applicable fees in each brand
In the future, the Branded Fares attribute proposition will be further expanded as follows:
- Wi-Fi will be included in Business Deluxe fares and have an automated fulfillment for both Business Deluxe and First
- Introduction of outstation chauffer for Business Deluxe and First
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Lounges
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