Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways has announced it will resume passenger flights on Saturday May 16, according to our sister title Arabian Business.
Most flights have been grounded due to travel restrictions brought about by the coronavirus outbreak.
In a statement to Arabian Business, the airline says it is: “working closely with the UAE government and global aviation authorities” and that “our aim is to gradually return to a fuller schedule as soon as it is safe for us to do so.”
The statement continuez: “For now, our flights remain suspended, and will return on May 16. We’re planning to operate a reduced network from May 16 2020, which is now available to book on Etihad.com.”
At the moment, Etihad is operating a limited number of outbound flights for citizens who are trying to return to their home countries due to the pandemic.
As it stands, the flights available from Abu Dhabi are:
• Amsterdam: 24, 25, 27, 29 April and 2, 6, 9, 13 May
• Barcelona: 30 April and 7, 10, 14 May
• Brussels: 24, 26 April and 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 May
• Chicago: 25 April
• Frankfurt: 25 April and 3, 10 May
• Jakarta: 30 April and 7, 14 May
• Kuala Lumpur: 2, 9 May
• London Heathrow: 25, 29, 30 April and 2, 6, 9, 13 May
• Manila: 24, 28, 30 April and 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15 May
• Melbourne: 24, 28 April and 1, 5, 8, 12, 15 May
• Seoul Incheon: 25, 28, 30 April and 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14 May
• Singapore: 28 April and 5, 12 May
• Tokyo Narita: 27 April
• Zurich: 24, 26 April and 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 May
For more information, visit Etihad.com.