Etihad Airways – the national airline of the United Arab Emirates – has announced that it will launch its service between…
Etihad Airways – the national airline of the United Arab Emirates – has announced that it will launch its service between Abu Dhabi and Jakarta on 16 March 2006.
“Etihad’s decision to fly non-stop to Jakarta is welcome news to both our business and holiday guests and to our cargo customers, because Indonesia is a popular destination and has a thriving business community,” said Ian Ferguson-Brown, Head of Brand Management & Communications, Etihad Airways.
The announcement of this new route is the latest in a series of new destinations announced by the airline, that includes Manchester, Manila, Muscat, Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar in recent weeks, further developing the airline’s fast expanding network.
With the continuous economic growth, the Asian destinations count amongst the busiest routes for Etihad’s Crystal Cargo division. The new service to Jakarta, operated initially with one of the airline’s new Airbus A330-200 aircraft, will further boost the cargo capacity by adding around 200 tonnes of cargo space per month, in each direction.
Similarly, the Etihad Holidays division has indicated that the new Etihad service to Indonesia will present enormous opportunities for guests flying between Abu Dhabi and Asia. In addition to Jakarta, guests can experience some of the world’s most stylish holiday destinations in Indonesia, Bali being one of the most famous.
“Etihad’s new service to Jakarta represents truly global expansion on the part of the airline, and further supports our mission to link Abu Dhabi with the world’s most important commercial and cultural centres,” concluded Ferguson-Brown.
Etihad will fly to Jakarta four times a week, with flights departing from Abu Dhabi International Airport and arriving in Jakarta.
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