Etihad Airways

Both airlines continue to expand their networks, with Etihad recently announcing 27 new routes for 2025, bringing its total destinations to over 100

The A321LR boasts a three-cabin layout, including Etihad’s first-ever narrowbody First Suites—private, enclosed spaces with sliding doors, fully-flat beds, and bespoke design features typically reserved for widebody aircraft

Flights are expected to go on sale shortly, with services commencing in March 2026. Notably, flights to Medina will start operating earlier, from November 2025

From September 26, 2025, all flights between Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport will be operated by this next-generation aircraft

In the first four months of 2025, the programme has seen 25,000 bookings—an increase of 47 per cent compared to the same period last year, as DCT Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways unveil remarkable growth through the programme

Etihad’s new corporate travel programme streamlines business trips with personalised benefits, digital tools, and dedicated support for every organisation

The launch of Airbus A321LR by Etihad Airways this August, offers a wide-body level of comfort and luxury across all cabins on short and medium-haul routes, marks a significant milestone in its Journey 2030 growth strategy