Etihad to Launch Double Daily Flights from Manchester

Etihad Airways is to double its flight frequency between Manchester and Abu Dhabi from seven to fourteen flights per week from 1 August 2011.

The increase in flights extends Etihad’s commitment to Manchester and the North West region of England which includes the opening of a First and Business Class Lounge at Manchester Airport in November 2010.

“Etihad’s Manchester service has been a key part of our network for five years and we are very excited to announce we will soon offer 14 flights each week to Abu Dhabi,” said James Hogan, Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer. “The frequency increase illustrates how Etihad has firmly established itself in the North West of England and that we are now the airline of choice for business and leisure travellers, whether flying to Abu Dhabi from the region or enroute to and from destinations such as Australia, Thailand and Japan.”

Andrew Harrison, Manchester Airport’s Managing Director, added, “Following the increase in flights and the opening of the premium lounge in Terminal 1 at the end of last year, Etihad has again shown their commitment to the North of England by increasing the frequency of the service.”

The airline had previously announced  that the 1 August 2011 increase would be from daily services to 10 flights a week.

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