Khaleej Times, Monday, Jun 27, 2022 | Zul Qaadah 27, 1443
UAE travel: Etihad to resume Abu Dhabi-Beijing flights
Emirates: Etihad Airways, the national airline
of the United Arab Emirates, will resume direct passenger flights between Abu
Dhabi and Beijing from June 29, 2022, becoming the first regular direct
international passenger flight to recommence for Beijing, under the latest
mandate of the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council.
The airline will operate a weekly flight on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the
most fuel-efficient aircraft in the world.
Etihad Airways scheduled service from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai resumed in July 2020
to meet the huge demand of passengers travelling between the UAE and China.
Those wishing to book are advised to visit Etihad.comError! Hyperlink reference
not valid. to view their options, and to remain informed on the relevant entry
regulations at their end destination. Flights are also available for booking
through the mobile app, by calling the Etihad Airways Contact Centre on +971 600
555 666 (UAE) or +86 400 8822 050 (Mainland China), or through a local or online
travel agency.
Martin Drew, Senior Vice President Global Sales & Cargo at Etihad Aviation
Group, said: "Etihad Airways is delighted about the resumption of passenger
services between Abu Dhabi and Beijing, our second service to resume to China.
China has always been an important strategic market for Etihad and the
resumption of direct flights between the two capital cities will further
strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the United
Arab Emirates."
All passengers travelling on Etihad between Abu Dhabi and China must strictly
meet the entry requirements and testing protocols.
Please visit Etihad.com for information on the latest regulations and travel
requirements.