Etihad Airways’ daily service to Los Angeles takes flight

Los Angeles is Etihad Airways’ fourth US destination, joining Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. on the airline’s expanding network. This will increase further on 3 December this year with the addition of direct flights to Dallas / Fort Worth.

The Los Angeles service is set to be popular with guests looking to travel to California from other parts of the world. To make life that little bit easier, guests and their checked-in baggage flying from Abu Dhabi are also processed through all US immigration, customs and agriculture inspections, before boarding the aircraft, eliminating the need to do so on arrival in the US.

The aircraft initially serving the new Los Angeles route is a three-cabin, long-range Airbus 340-500 which can accommodate 240 guests with 12 First Class suites, 28 Business Class flatbed seats, and 200 Economy Class seats.

In mid-July, the service will transition to a three-cabin, long-range Boeing 777-200 LR which will be configured with 237 seats, including eight First Class suites, 40 Business Class flatbed seats, and 189 Economy Class seats.

Flight schedule:

Flight #	Departs	Departure	Arrives	Arrival	Frequency	Duration
EY 171	Abu Dhabi (AUH)	8:50am	Los Angeles (LAX)	2:20pm	Daily	16hr 30 min
EY 170	Los Angeles (LAX)	4:50pm	Abu Dhabi (AUH)	8:10pm +1	Daily	16hr 20 min

Etihad Airways increases flights to the Mediterranean to meet summer traffic demand

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will boost frequency and capacity to Athens and Larnaca from July 2014 onwards.

Athens - The Abu Dhabi-Athens route will increase from seven to 10 flights per week with the introduction of three new flights, which will provide passengers travelling to and from Athens with more choice and greater flexibility.

In addition, between 1 June and 30 September, Etihad Airways’ daily EY090/EY091 flights will be upgraded from the current 174-seat Airbus A321 operation to a 254-seat Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

New Etihad Airways Athens schedule (from 2 July 2014)

Flight #	Origin	Departs	Destination	Arrives	Frequency	Aircraft
EY091	Abu Dhabi (AUH)	09:10	Athens (ATH)	13:25	Daily	A330*
EY090	Athens (ATH)	14:30	Abu Dhabi (AUH)	20:10	Daily	A330*
EY099	Abu Dhabi (AUH)	02:50	Athens (ATH)	07:05	Weds, Fri, Sun	A320
EY098	Athens (ATH)	08:15	Abu Dhabi (AUH)	13:55	Weds, Fri, Sun	A320

*Etihad Airways’ two-class Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft will operate daily from Athens to Abu Dhabi between 1 June 2014 and 30 September 2014.

Larnaca - Etihad Airways will increase its base frequency on the Abu Dhabi-Larnaca route from three to five flights per week. Etihad Airways will also operate Larnaca as a daily service during the peak summer period from 1 July to 30 September 2014.

New Etihad Airways Larnaca schedule (1 July to 30 September 2014)

Flight #	Origin	Departs	Destination	Arrives	Frequency	Aircraft
EY093	Abu Dhabi (AUH)	09:25	Larnaca (LCA)	12:50	Daily	A320
EY094	Larnaca (LCA)	14:35	Abu Dhabi (AUH)	19:30	Daily	A320

New Etihad Airways Larnaca schedule (from 1 October 2014)

Flight #	Origin	Departs	Destination	Arrives	Frequency	Aircraft
EY093	Abu Dhabi (AUH)	09:25	Larnaca (LCA)	12:50	Mon, Weds, Fri, Sat, Sun	A320
EY094	Larnaca (LCA)	14:35	Abu Dhabi (AUH)	19:30	Mon, Weds, Fri, Sat, Sun	A320

Flights to Larnaca and flights to Athens can be booked from today at Etihad.com, through Etihad Airways Contact Centres, or via travel agents.

Brits abroad: Sydney

An estimated 5.5m British people live permanently abroad – almost one in 10 of the UK population. Of those, 1.3 million Brits reside in Australia, (according to statistics from the BBC), representing the largest number in any one country. With still so much to factor in when moving, people often neglect the time that should be spent researching our new destination, so we’ve done a little of that for you…

…So what makes living in Sydney so worthwhile?

The nightlife

You will never be short of inspiration for places to spend your evenings in Sydney as things really heat up here when the sun goes down.  Live music venues, Darling Harbour, Kings Cross, Oxford Street and the Rocks are just a few of the ‘hip and happening’ hangouts in the city.

For something a little more low-key, delightful restaurants and chillout bars are in plentiful supply too. Dine by the harbor, tuck in to a traditional Australian BBQ lunch or admire the views from a cool rooftop terrace – whatever you fancy, Sydney has it.

The lifestyle

Travelling from London to Sydney? Trust me, this city is very unlikely to let you down.
International migration has shaped the city in to the metropolis of culture it is today. When most people think of Australia, they think of Sydney and its two most widely-recognised tourist attractions – the Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Opera House. But there’s so many other way to spend your time here. Think weekends spent by the beach sipping a cocktail, shopping or simply admiring the views of the city at a restaurant or café.

The climate

If you’re travelling from Europe or the USA; the seasons are the exact opposite! Christmas is often spent on the beach while the traditional August ‘summer’ is instead Sydney’s winter. The warmest weather is generally experienced in the north-west, and the coldest in the Snowy Mountains All in all, there are no complaints about the weather in Sydney.

Understandably, moving overseas can be a daunting yet exciting time. With Sydney being one of the world’s most ‘liveable’ cities (I mean, why else would so many Brits live there?), you should feel a little more at ease at the thought of relocating. To help ensure your transition into the Sydney lifestyle is a smooth one, first make sure you get the best deals on flights from London to Sydney. There are also some fantastic airlines that fly from other major cities in the UK too.

Signed and sealed: Etihad Airways acquires 49% of Air Serbia

Etihad Airways, confirmed that all approvals, consent and permissions sanctioning the strategic partnership between them and Air Serbia, have now been obtained. – marking the beginning of the US$200 million plans to revitalise Air Serbia.

President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, said that as a result of confirmation of requisite regulatory approvals, the initial loan to Air Serbia of US$ 40 million will be converted to equity.

“I am pleased to confirm Etihad Airways is now the shareholder of 49 per cent of Air Serbia. This investment represents an important partnership with the Government of Serbia, as we work together to build Air Serbia into the leading airline in the region.”

Airberlin doubles frequency on flights to Berlin

airberlin, Germany’s second largest airline,  will introduce a second daily flight between Berlin and Abu Dhabi starting 26 October 2014.

Etihad's tweet

From 26th of #October 2014 @airberlin and #EtihadAirways, will fly #DoubleDaily between #Germany and #AbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/GDJTd51AUy
— Etihad Airways (@EtihadAirways) February 11, 2014

airberlin’s Berlin-Abu Dhabi route, which has been operated since January 2012, provides the only direct connection between Germany’s capital city and the UAE.

The increased frequency means that airberlin and Etihad Airways will operate a total of 56 flights per week between Germany and the UAE, including double-daily connections from Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich.

Further building on its successful partnership with partner airline Etihad Airways, airberlin guests will also be able to book flights to India from mid-February, in the 6 destinations served by Etihad Airways: New Delhi, Mumbai, Cochin, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore.