July 9, 2024News

Etihad To Increase Weekly Flights To Boston And Toronto

The bump in frequencies comes into effect from October 27, 2024.

For those planning trips to the USA or Canada via the Middle East, or vice versa, here’s something you should know. UAE’s national carrier, Etihad Airways, has confirmed that from October 27, 2024, it will increase weekly flight frequencies to two international destinations – Boston and Toronto.

Etihad currently flies four weekly services between Abu Dhabi and Boston. The airline will begin operating one flight daily between the two cities from the date mentioned above. Flight EY 0007 will leave the UAE’s capital at 10:10 and land in Boston at 15:20. The return service – EY 0008 – will depart from Boston Logan International Airport and arrive at Zayed International Airport at 22:20 and 19:15 the next day, respectively. The US Customs and Border Protection facility at Abu Dhabi’s airport enables passengers to clear immigration and customs inspections before boarding a flight to the USA.

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This is a unique situation since Boston was added to Etihad’s list of destinations three months ago. For the carrier, Boston became the fourth link between Abu Dhabi and the USA, the other three being New York, Chicago, and Washington D.C. A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, featuring 28 seats in Business Class and 262 in Economy, will serve this route.

Regarding the flight services to Toronto, they will also be increased to once daily from Abu Dhabi. The flight EY 0021 will leave Abu Dhabi at 02:35 and land in Toronto at 08:15. The return leg – EY 0022 – will depart from Toronto at 14:20 and arrive in Abu Dhabi at 12:10 the next day.

Also Read: Etihad Starts Nonstop Flight To Bali

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On this route, Etihad will deploy a brand-new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. The widebody jet, which promises up to 25 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and emissions, will feature 44 Business Studios. Here, passengers can convert their seats into 79-inch (in length) flat beds. Other creature comforts include plenty of storage spaces, noise-cancelling headphones, Bluetooth connectivity, a wireless charging dock, and an 18.5-inch screen to enjoy in-flight entertainment.

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September 16, 2024

Air India Is Now Flying To Kuala Lumpur From Delhi

Further strengthening its network in Southeast Asia, Air India has begun direct services to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from Delhi. The first outbound flight took off from the Indira Gandhi International Airport on September 15, 2024, and the return leg completed its journey earlier today.

Air India’s service between Delhi and Kuala Lumpur is a daily affair. Flight AI384 will depart from Delhi and arrive in Malaysia’s capital at 13:00 and 21:00, respectively. Those travelling the other way will board flight AI385, which will take off from Kuala Lumpur at 08:30 and land in Delhi at 11:25. An Airbus A320neo will ferry passengers on both sectors.

Kuala Lumpur is Air India’s sixth destination in Southeast Asia. The airline already has active services from India to Singapore, Bangkok, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City and Yangon.

Also Read: Air India Confirms More Flights To Kolkata From Four Cities

September 16, 2024

Brussels Airlines Plans To Focus More On Traffic From Africa

The Belgian national airline, Brussels Airlines, has announced its plans to expand its long-haul fleet, invest in cabin refurbishment, and utilise the services of another carrier based on the recently extended wet lease agreement with Lufthansa Group.

Brussels Airlines claims to be the “Africa expert” within the Lufthansa Group. To further strengthen that position, the carrier will induct three Airbus A330 aircraft, bringing its widebody fleet to 13. This move will help the airline focus primarily on the increasing traffic from the sub-Saharan Africa network. The idea is to make Brussels a European hub for flights to and from Africa.

Of course, with the new aeroplanes coming in, more manpower will be required. Hence, Brussels Airlines will hire over 250 new employees, including pilots, cabin crew, maintenance & engineering experts, and airport and office personnel. This also paves the way for present airline staff to move to a different or higher role.

In addition to inducting new aircraft, the Belgian carrier plans to gradually introduce all-new cabin interiors. While specific details are still under wraps, a complete overhaul of all three classes – Business, Premium Economy and Economy – is part of the plan. The airline says this project will attract an investment of more than 100 million euros.

Lastly, Brussels Airlines will operate four Airbus A220-300 aircraft with Latvian carrier airBaltic between March and October 2025. Each aircraft has 148 seats, and they will be deployed on routes with lower demand.