Etihad launches Japan services

Etihad Airways commenced operations to Japan yesterday with the launch of its Nagoya-Abu Dhabi service.

Etihad will initially fly four times a week to Nagoya, via Beijing, increasing to five flights a week from March 29, operating two-class Airbus A330 aircraft on the route.

James Hogan, Etihad, CEO, said: "These new services, our first to Japan, are important to Etihad. We believe the connection between Abu Dhabi and Nagoya will offer opportunities to grow tourism.

Etihad will expand its Japan operations with the launch of Abu Dhabi-Tokyo services on 27 March.

 

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