Etihad Increases Paris Flights to Double-Daily Service to Mark 20 Years

Etihad Airways will increase its flight frequency between Abu Dhabi and Paris to a double-daily service starting January 15, 2025. The expansion marks 20 years since the UAE national carrier first launched operations to the French capital in 2004. Operational Expansion and Fleet The new schedule will see Etihad operate 14 weekly flights to Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), up from its current daily service. The airline will deploy a mix of its most modern aircraft on the route, utilizing the Airbus A350-1000 and the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. These aircraft feature the airline's latest cabin interiors, including 327 to 371 seats across Business and Economy classes. The move provides UAE-based travelers with more flexible morning and evening departure options from Zayed International Airport (AUH). The increased capacity is designed to meet rising demand for both point-to-point travel between the two capitals and connecting traffic to Etihad’s network across Asia and Australia. Two Decades of Connectivity Since the inaugural flight two decades ago, Paris has remained one of Etihad’s most consistent European destinations. This capacity boost follows the carrier’s broader strategy to…