Abu dhabi: Etihad Airways is increasing capacity across its network in response to strong demand, increasing frequencies to Brussels and Krak³w, making Abu Dhabi-Dhaka a year-round route, and extending seasonal services to Zanzibar and Palma de Mallorca. The changes reflect continued growth in demand, with additional capacity added where demand has been strongest.
According to Emirates News Agency, Abu Dhabi-Dhaka, which launched on 26th June with a sold-out inaugural flight, is now confirmed as a year-round service on the strength of demand. The route runs four times a week on the Boeing 777, with 28 seats in Business and 374 in Economy, serving the large Bangladeshi community across the UAE and carrying substantial belly-hold cargo that supports trade between the two countries.
Etihad's seasonal Abu Dhabi-Zanzibar service has been extended to 31st March 2027, well beyond its previous end date in September, on the strength of demand for the Indian Ocean island.
The seasonal Abu Dhabi-Palma service to Mallorca, operated by the A321LR, has been extended to 18th October 2026.
Abu Dhabi-Krak³w is increasing to four flights a week from 27th July 2026, up from three, following strong demand for travel to southern Poland. Operated by the A321LR, the seasonal service connects Abu Dhabi with one of Europe's great cultural cities.
Abu Dhabi-Brussels increases to 11 flights a week from 15th December 2026, up from seven, adding four weekly services on the three-cabin Airbus A321LR, with First, Business and Economy.
Arik De, Etihad Airways Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, said, 'The response from our guests has exceeded our expectations, with strong demand across very different markets, from Brussels and Dhaka to Krak³w, Zanzibar and Palma, and we're responding by adding capacity where demand is strongest. These additional flights and extended seasonal services are bringing more visitors to Abu Dhabi while strengthening connections across our growing global network.'