Etihad Airways announces flights to Cyprus

Middle Eastern airline 'Etihad Airways' is to add Larnaca to its European route network from Abu Dhabi from the middle of June, with three direct weekly flights, the airline said yesterday.

Etihad Airways is based in Dubai, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Commenting on the new flight agreement with Etihad, Hermes Airports CEO, Alfred van der Meer said: "It is with great pleasure we welcome Etihad Airways to Larnaca International Airport. We are convinced that this new service offered by Etihad Airways will be warmly received amongst the travelling community".

James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ Chief Executive, said: "The launch of flights to Larnaca illustrates Etihad’s ambitions to strengthen our European network and we anticipate strong demand for flights which will help open up new commercial and cultural ties between the UAE and Cyprus".

Etihad flies to 53 cities worldwide, including 13 in Europe such as Athens, Brussels, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, London, Manchester, Milan, Munich and Paris.

Hogan said the new route also offered excellent connecting opportunities in Abu Dhabi, helping to link Larnaca with Cypriot communities worldwide.

"Our new service to Melbourne will benefit greatly with the start-up in June of flights from Cyprus," Hogan said.

The flights, which are scheduled to operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, also aim to appeal to the UAE community who will be able to visit Cyprus for business or short weekend breaks.

For the flights, Etihad Airways will use Airbus A 320 aircraft with a capacity for 140 passengers.

For further details: www.etihadmediacentre.com and www.etihadairways.com.

Source: The Cyprus Mail