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Etihad's Dublin service expands Europe network
Etihad Airways has launched its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Dublin.
- Staff Report
- Published: 00:00 July 4, 2007
Dubai: Etihad Airways has launched its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Dublin.
The new four flights-a-week service offers air travellers direct access to Dublin and Ireland which is now one of Europe's top holiday and business destinations.
The new flight also enables Etihad's Irish passengers a one-stop connection to Sydney which is the fastest way to Australia from Ireland.
To mark the launch of the new service, James Hogan, Etihad Airways' chief executive, held a press conference at Dublin airport with Noel Dempsey T.D., minister for transport and the marines, and Declan Collier, chief executive of Dublin Airport Authority.
Hogan said: "Ireland is a significant market for Etihad and one that plays a key role in the strategic development of the airline. We believe that the time and economic conditions are right for the Dublin to Abu Dhabi route to become a major success.
"Etihad continues to fulfil its pledge to provide our customers, throughout the world, with services to the most popular commercial and cultural destinations."
The Abu Dhabi-based airline will operate an Airbus A330-200 aircraft on the Dublin route with 10 seats in first class, 26 seats in business and 164 seats in economy, with a total passenger capacity of 1,600 seats every week.
Dempsey TD said: "The arrival of Etihad Airways to Ireland is a terrific opportunity for Ireland and Irish tourism. Visitors from the Middle East, Far East and Australia will be brought directly into Ireland. This not only makes their journey easier, but also presents significant corporate and leisure opportunities for all markets along the route."
Collier said: "Etihad's new service to Abu Dhabi, represents a significant milestone in connecting Dublin airport to a growing range of long-haul destinations."
SCHEDULE
Flights to operate four days a week
Etihad flight EY045 will operate every Monday and Friday, departing Abu Dhabi at 2.05am and arriving at Dublin at 7.35am. The return flight EY042 departs from Dublin on the same day at 10.15am, arriving in Abu Dhabi at 8.35pm.
The second flight, EY041 will operate every Tuesday and Saturday, departing from Abu Dhabi at 1.55pm and arriving in Dublin at 7.25pm. The return flight, EY048, departs from Dublin at 9.10pm, arriving in Abu Dhabi at 7.30am the following day. All times are local.
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