Etihad Airways has marked one year at its new Terminal A hub within Zayed International Airport with remarkable growth, soaring from 1,336 weekly flights to 1,732 and connecting Abu Dhabi to more than 80 destinations in 12 months.
Since November 2023, the airline has significantly expanded its operations, propelling Zayed International Airport to the Middle East’s fastest-growing hub for scheduled international seat capacity to handle up to 45 million passengers annually.
The airline’s premium offering includes the flagship First and Business class lounges, spanning three floors, along with dedicated family spaces and relaxation rooms with daybeds, showers and VIP rooms for First Class lounge guests.
Terminal A also offers an enhanced check-in, boarding gate and immigration experience with self-service kiosks using biometric face recognition.
With the relocation of the US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) facility to Terminal A, Abu Dhabi is now the only US preclearance facility in the Middle East and Asia.
This service allows Etihad passengers to complete all US immigration and customs formalities before departure for seamless arrival in the United States.
Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves said: “In just one year, Terminal A has transformed the travel experience for our guests and supported Etihad’s ambitious growth plans.”
“This world-class facility has enabled us to enhance our service standards significantly, offering greater comfort and convenience while strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a global aviation hub.
“As we continue to expand our network and fleet, Terminal A provides the perfect platform for Etihad’s next chapter of growth,” he said.
Growth plans for Down Under
Etihad Airways announced it will end its codeshare and frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia, effective 1 June 2025, with plans to increase flights to Sydney from July 2025 and Melbourne from March next year.
The carrier intends to offer Australians more travel options and enhanced loyalty benefits across its extensive global network.
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