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Etihad Airways has recently announced a new service connecting the US and Abu Dhabi. The new route will fly on May 4, 2026.
Visiting Abu Dhabi will soon be easier than the United States.
Etihad Airways, a United Arab Emirates national carrier, announced a new route connecting Charlotte, North Carolina, to Abu Dhabi. The new route will be debuted on May 4, 2026, and will be the first time the city is connected to the direct route, according to the airline.
The 13 -hour flight and 45 minutes depart from the Douglas Charlotte Airport (CLT) at 6:40 pm and arrived at 12:25 pm the next day at Zayed Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Tourists now need to connect through other airports, which can add at least three hours to the amount of travel time.
The route will operate on the Etihad’s Boeing 787-9, featuring a variety of flight facilities such as television, Wi-Fi, Outlets, and USB.
“Charlotte represents a strategic addition to our US network, unlocking direct access to one of the most dynamic and fast -growing areas in the country,” Etihad, AntonAloaldo Neves, said in a statement shared with a statement shared with Travel + free time. “We are excited to be the first airline from our region to serve this market, and we hope to connect more tourists to Abu Dhabi and beyond.”
When landing at Zayed International Airport, tourists can enjoy a visit to Abu Dhabi or connect to hundreds of other locations in the Etihad network, such as Bali, Bangkok, Beijing, Melbourne, Mumbai, and Singapore.
Tickets for new routes are now on sale through Etihad’s website & travel agents, and T+L see one direction of $ 1,092 for economics and $ 6,014 for business. (Etihad business class has a seating seat and has additional options, including lounge access and driver services to and from Zayed International Airport.)
For travelers looking for more trips on Etihad flights, or visiting Abu Dhabi, the airline is conducting a limited 30 percent discounted sale on premium cabins to choose the market. For example, tourists can save savings from New York to Doha for as low as $ 4,755 or New Delhi from $ 3,208, all in business classes.
Abu Dhabi Has become a popular tourist destination and is home to many theme parks including Ferrari World and Warner Bros. The world. Disney recently revealed it will open a new theme park in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Miral regional developers and is located on the famous Yas Island.