Etihad to launch second non-stop Melbourne service

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways announced plans for a second daily non-stop service between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne from August 1, 2015.

The additional flight will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with eight seats in First Class, 40 in Business Class, and 280 in Economy Class. This brings over 4,500 seats per week to the route, supporting two-way demand.

It will also double the airline’s freight handling capacity providing new opportunities for trade.