Etihad Aims for Over 150 Destinations

The carrier said it will invest $20 billion for next-generation aircraft, better products, and new routes.

Zach Vasile

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 08:55 AM ET

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Ryan Ewing

An Etihad Airways Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

Key Takeaways:

Etihad Airways will invest $20 billion over the next decade to expand its network from over 90 to more than 150 destinations.
This expansion, part of the "Beyond Borders" campaign, focuses on acquiring new aircraft, upgrading products, and improving the customer experience.
The airline is currently working to return to full operational capacity following disruptions earlier this year.

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Emirati flag carrier Etihad will invest $20 billion over the next decade with the goal of reaching over 150 destinations.

The airline on Monday announced its “Beyond Borders” campaign, which calls for the acquisition of new aircraft, upgraded products, and improving the customer experience. Etihad did not go into detail about the plan but confirmed it will look to add dozens of destinations in that 10-year timeframe. It did not say where those destinations will or could be.

The carrier currently serves just over 90 destinations, mainly in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, South and East Asia, and North America.

Etihad is one of two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, the other being Emirates. It has its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, and its sole hub is at Zayed International Airport.

The airline is working its way back to full operational capacity after severe disruptions caused by the Iran war earlier this year. It has not released an earnings update since the conflict began.