Etihad Airways celebrates India Independence Day with massive discounts to US, Europe

Abu Dhabi: UAE’s flag carrier Etihad Airways has launched a discount campaign on the occasion of India’s Independence Day. The airline, which operates out of its hub at Zayed International Airport, is offering passengers in India the opportunity to book tickets to European and US destinations at 30 per cent off the retail price.

Travellers booking from India can take advantage of the offer to fly to cities including Chicago (Dh3,273), Toronto (Dh3,599), Washington DC (Dh3,149), Barcelona (Dh2,036), Dublin (Dh2,149), and more in Economy class. Offers are also available on tickets to Brussels, Prague, Warsaw, Sochi, New York, Rome, Atlanta, Madrid, Boston, Paris, Munich, and Frankfurt.

The discounted fares are available for booking until August 15, with the travel period extending from September 2025 to March 2026. The national carrier has also offered a start-of-summer discount campaign, providing a 25 per cent discount on both business and economy class tickets.

UAE, regional, and Indian carriers have also launched mega fares as the 2025 summer travel rush nears a close.

Last week, Etihad Airways launched the first commercial flight of its new Airbus A321LR. Flight EY414 departed from Zayed International Airport to Phuket on Friday, showcasing the airline’s next-generation single-aisle jet.

The A321LR is designed to offer Etihad’s premium cabin standards on short and medium-haul routes, delivering the same refined service and attention to detail found on its award-winning widebody fleet.