To cater to the rising demand for international travel to and from India, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways plans to add flight services to Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram, an airline offical said. The two new flight services will commence from January 1.Currently, Etihad and its sister concern Air Arabia jointly operate a network of 232 weekly flights to 10 crucial gateways in India.
“India is one of the largest and most crucial markets for Etihad. The airline has played a significant role in facilitating travel and trade between the UAE and India. Since its inception, our network planning has been pragmatic, strategically embracing new opportunities in response to the growing demand and development in the region,” Salil Nath, Etihad’s India head, told FE.