Etihad’s Airbus A380 resumes Abu...

Capacity on route increases by 31%

Etihad Airways has recommenced its A380 service to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

The return of the A380 to the French capital increases the route's capacity by 31%, with an additional three-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner joining the service from 15 January 2025.

Both aircraft will operate in a three-class configuration, with the signature Etihad First Class experience available.

The daily A380 service from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), departs the UAE capital at 02:40, arriving in Paris at 07:30. The return flight departs CDG at 09:45, arriving back at AUH at 19:25.

The additional Boeing 787-9 flights, which commences 15 January 2025, will depart Abu Dhabi at 14:20, arriving at CDG at 19:10. The return service will leave Paris at 20:45, landing back in the UAE capital at 06:25.

The A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft, offers 486 seats, including nine First Apartments, 70 Business Studios, and 405 Economy Smart seats with 68 extra-legroom options, while the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner features eight First Suites, 28 Business Studios and 190 Economy Smart seats.

Together, these aircraft will offer nearly 5,000 seats weekly, boosting connectivity between the two capitals.

Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer of Etihad Airways, said: "As a city celebrated for its style and ambience, Paris continues to be a key destination in our global network.

“The return of the A380 to Paris and our broader network expansion plans, including increasing to year-round, double-daily frequencies to Milan, Rome, Manchester, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Barcelona and Madrid, demonstrate our strong growth momentum in Europe.”

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