I had heard about it this morning but was a little bit pesamistic but finally its confrmed as there is a press release on their site.
4 weekly flight beginning August.
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways will begin non-stop flights in August between Abu Dhabi and the Irish capital 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. I am particularly pleased that Irish travellers will have their first one-stop travel option to Australia.”
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. It will also offer quick and easy transfers at Abu Dhabi for Irish business travellers and holiday makers to reach Asia and Australia. 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 August 3, Etihad’s flight EY045 will operate Mondays and Fridays, departing Abu Dhabi at 02.05 hrs, arriving at Dublin at 07.35 hrs. The flight returns the same day, with EY042 departing Dublin 10.15 hrs, arriving Abu Dhabi at 20.35 hrs.
The second flight, EY041 will operate Saturdays and Tuesdays, departing Abu Dhabi at 13.55 hrs and arriving in Dublin at 19.25 hrs. The return flight, EY408 departs Dublin at 21.10 hrs, arriving Abu Dhabi at 07.30 hrs the following day. All times are local.
By: shannon55 - 9th February 2007 at 13:21
Hopefully, they will also commence operations from Glasgow or Edinburgh, too. Even competing with Emirates, I think they can be a success – probably because of their attractive fares.
Edinburgh or Glasgow would make obvious choices for Etihad’s next batch of routes. I think the market is big enough to support both Emirates and EY.
By: T5 - 9th February 2007 at 10:54
It’s great that Etihad have launched this new route. I’m very sure it will be a huge success. After all, the airline offers great value fares and good connections in Abu Dhabi to destinations all over the world, some which have been mentioned above.
I can see Etihad expanding further throughout the UK and Ireland. Since starting up back in 2004, they have grown very rapidly, and I believe that they will continue to grow at an amazing rate. Hopefully, they will also commence operations from Glasgow or Edinburgh, too. Even competing with Emirates, I think they can be a success – probably because of their attractive fares.
By: SHAMROCK321 - 9th February 2007 at 10:00
Air Via are alrady operating a once weekly charter from Sofia at the minute for skiers.
Air Bulgaria are offering 2 scheduled flights a week at minute.
We also have Thomas Cook operating charters this winter on Saturdays tp SZG and PDV.
Centralwings are starting SZZ this week.
A huge increase on EI European routes like BCN and DBV.
CO22 the early flight from EWR upgrades from a 752 to a 762.
FR have announced ALC and BRE.
AA92/93 goes back to just operating ORD-DUB-ORD no snn stop.
DUB gets its own 2 DL 763s one from ATL and one from JFK no SNN stop.
By: BigVince76 - 8th February 2007 at 23:20
Well I am impressed, and I am not from Dublin, although I would love to live there! This is a very nice addiction for DUB and I hope that it will work for them.
By: gary o - 8th February 2007 at 22:44
Interesting to note that no member from anywhere other than Ireland has paid any attention to this thread
Thats because they’re spoiled for choice in the UK,they’ve 5 major airports to choose from in london alone,then after that there’s MAN! spotter friendly,a rare thing nowadays!]
Maybe for you studenty types not for us poors sods slaving away inside the airport.
I’d be over the moon with a job in the airport,college is starting to get right up my nose!
More new services for DUB include Air Via of bulgaria staring up this summer,i think it’s just a weekly service though.
By: SHAMROCK321 - 8th February 2007 at 22:39
Many lazy hours? Maybe for you studenty types not for us poors sods slaving away inside the airport.
Interesting to note that no member from anywhere other than Ireland has paid any attention to this thread.
By: gary o - 8th February 2007 at 22:08
Yeah,there can be many hours of laziness during the summer,so nice to fill some in!
By: SHAMROCK321 - 8th February 2007 at 18:24
And the times are perfect for those lazy summer evening to go up and see her arrive in perfect light.
By: gary o - 8th February 2007 at 17:13
Can’t wait!,about time somethin different came in,wish emirates & qatar would follow suit!
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