Etihad Airways is expanding its international network of destinations with the announcement that from 26 October 2006, it will fly daily to Terminal 4 at New York’s JFK airport. New York is…
Etihad Airways is expanding its international network of destinations with the announcement that from 26 October 2006, it will fly daily to Terminal 4 at New York’s JFK airport. New York is Etihad’s second North American destination, after Toronto, and is one of the most prestigious airports the Abu Dhabi-based airline can fly to. The new route is also set to further enhance the close bilateral ties between the US and the UAE.
“The announcement of this new destination is a significant milestone for Etihad Airways. By connecting Abu Dhabi and New York, we are once again illustrating the ambitions we have at Etihad Airways to service the world’s most strategically important cities and regions,” said HH Dr. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saif Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Airways.
Trade between the United States and the UAE amounted to $10 billion in 2005, making it the second-largest U.S. trading partner in the GCC behind Saudi Arabia. There are also more than 500 American companies in the UAE which are set to benefit from Etihad’s daily service.
Guests on the New York route will enjoy the very best Etihad in-flight service on offer in the new purpose-built Airbus 340-500. The aircraft is configured with two aisles and can carry 240 Guests with 12 in Diamond, 28 in Pearl and 200 in Coral zone.
“The U.S. Embassy is pleased to recognize the introduction of the first Etihad Airways non-stop flight from Abu Dhabi to New York. This accomplishment represents another major step in the strong US-UAE bilateral relationship and is further proof of the strength of our ties,” said Michele J. Sison, US Ambassador to the UAE.
“I am proud that the Boeing 777-300 Extended Range aircraft, which Etihad purchased in 2004, will be used in their continuously expanding route development. Direct flights between the UAE capital and the US commercial and cultural capital will encourage more trade, more visits and more students travelling to the United States, which will lead to greater understanding between our peoples,” continued the US Ambassador.
Etihad will be flying its A340-500 aircraft on this new route to New York.
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