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Etihad Airways flights to
Dublin
Etihad Airways will
begin non-stop flights in August between Abu Dhabi
and the Irish capital of Dublin. Flying a
three-class Airbus A330-200 aircraft, the new four
times a week service will link Ireland with
one-stop connections to Sydney in Australia and
major cities in Asia, including Bangkok and
Manila.
Bertie Ahern, the
Prime Minister of Ireland, said: "Etihad is to be
complimented for taking this opportunity and I have
no doubts that its confidence will be
rewarded. This new route will mark a further
deepening of our relations with the Gulf region and
Asia."
James Hogan,
Etihad Airways' Chief Executive, said: "This new
air link between the capital cities of Ireland and
the UAE brings together two thriving economies.
Plus, Abu Dhabi, as the capital city of the
UAE, also opens up the country's seven emirates,
including Dubai."
Declan
Collier, Chief Executive, Dublin Airport Authority,
said: "We're delighted to welcome and support this
new service following many months of detailed
discussions between Etihad and the airport. The
launch of this high quality service underpins
Dublin airport's commitment to developing new
long-haul routes into and out of Ireland for
business and leisure travellers."
Starting on 3
August, Etihad's flight EY045 will operate Mondays
and Fridays, departing Abu Dhabi at 02.05hrs,
arriving at Dublin at 07.35hrs. The flight returns
the same day, with EY042 departing Dublin at
10.15hrs, arriving Abu Dhabi at 20.35hrs.
The second flight,
EY041, will operate Saturdays and Tuesdays,
departing Abu Dhabi at 13.55hrs and arriving in
Dublin at 19.25hrs. The return flight, EY408,
departs Dublin at 21.10hrs, arriving Abu Dhabi at
07.30hrs the following day. All times are
local.
About
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is
the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates
based in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi. Currently
Etihad offers flights to 48 destinations in the
Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa and
Asia.
For further
details: Etihad Airways Corporate
Communications:
Tel: + 971 (0) 2505
8006 / 8336 / 8055 or visit www.etihadairways.com
Local
contact: Rohini
Mukherji
416.214.0701
Rohini.mukherji@fleishman.ca
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