Etihad Airways is certainly in growth mode again, partly driven by its new Airbus A321LRs. This follows the airline's paradoxical 'shrink to grow' years, which resulted from incurring billions in losses amid its period of excessiveness, overambition, and misdirection. Hopefully, its new foundation is sufficient for its expansion to be sustainable.

Etihad Airways

Airline Type

Full Service Carrier

Hub(s)

Abu Dhabi International Airport

CEO

Antonoaldo Neves

IATA/ICAO Code

EY/ETD

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As of September 29, the UAE carrier has already announced 29 new and returning routes from its Abu Dhabi hub. Some have already started, some will begin later this year, while others will take off in 2026. They include the most recently announced link: Palma de Ma

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