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Etihad Airways Continues In-bound Flights to Several Key Destinations

Etihqad Aiways Aircraft flying in Golden hour with light orange clouds at the back
Etihad Airways prepares for an eventual return to scheduled flights and increase the number of special flights from Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways prepares for an eventual return to scheduled flights and continues to increase the number of special flights from Abu Dhabi to key destinations.

Throughout the month of May, the airline will increase frequencies on special flights from Abu Dhabi to Amsterdam, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Manila, Melbourne, Seoul, Singapore, Tokyo, and Toronto.

Etihad Airways has been working closely with the authorities and these flights have been approved by the UAE Government. Travellers wishing to book these flights must apply for Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship approval through the UAE Twajudi Resident service available on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation website. When the applications are confirmed, passengers will receive a unique ICA approval number which needs to be provided to the Etihad Airways’ agents while booking.

Passengers can book these flights through www.etihad.com. Flights are also available for booking through the airline’s mobile application, by calling the Etihad Airways Contact Center, or through a local or online travel agency. UAE nationals wishing to return to the UAE are required to contact their local UAE embassy or consulate.

While Etihad Airways continues to resume scheduled flights, the airline will continue to follow all UAE and international government and regulatory authority directives. Moreover, Etihad has implemented an extensive sanitation and customer well being programme to ensure the highest standards of hygiene throughout the journey, including social distancing in-flight. Passengers arriving into Abu Dhabi will undertake PCR and thermal testing upon arrival and require to self-isolate for 14 days.

Feature image by Muhchamad Echsan

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