Etihad is set to serve its fifth U.S. destination next year. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier recently announced 10 new routes as part of its “rapid expansion program.”
One of the new destinations will be Atlanta, which will begin in July 2025. Currently, the airline serves four U.S. markets: Boston, Chicago, New York-JFK, and Washington Dulles.
Flights between Abu Dhabi and Atlanta will operate four times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The new route will be flown by Etihad’s Airbus A350-1000 aircraft starting on July 2, 2025.
The carrier’s A350s can accommodate up to 371 passengers, including 44 business class seats. Previously, Etihad has served other U.S. markets, including Dallas/Fort Worth and Los Angeles, the latter of which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Other New Routes
In addition to Atlanta, Etihad will begin serving Algiers, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Krabi, Phnom Penh, Taipei, and Tunis next year. The airline says this is the first time it has announced 10 new routes in a single day.
“This expansion reflects our commitment to listening to our valued guests. We’ve carefully chosen cities that embody the experiences, adventures, and opportunities that matter to them,” said Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad’s chief executive officer, in a news release. “Whether seeking inspiring landscapes, vibrant cultural experiences, reuniting with family and friends, pursuing business growth, or educational journeys, our new routes will help make their travel dreams a reality.”
