Etihad launches flights to famous Greek, Spanish summer hubs
ABU DHABI, June 6, 2021
UAE's national carrier Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch seasonal flights to Greece’s most popular islands, Mykonos and Santorini, and the famous southern Spanish city of Malaga in Andalusia.
Mykonos will operate between July 8 and September 11 and Santorini from July 9 to September 12. Both destinations will benefit from a twice weekly direct service on an Airbus A320.
The new service will provide greater choice and convenience for leisure travellers between the UAE and Spain, with Etihad now serving three destinations between the two countries – Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga, said the statement from Etihad.
With a safe travel corridor established between the UAE and Greece, fully vaccinated individuals now have more opportunities to enjoy quarantine free travel, it stated.
Travellers can enjoy Mykonos’ Mediterranean cuisine or admire Santorini’s unique architecture. Just over four hours from Abu Dhabi, Etihad’s new flights to the Greek islands complement the airline’s existing service to Athens, it added.
As Spain prepares to reopen to international vaccinated travellers from June 7, Etihad will launch new flights to Malaga, twice a week, from July 9 to September 15. Flights to Malaga will operate using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, offering Economy Space and Neighbour-free seating options.
"For Etihad Guest Members wanting to redeem their well-earned miles, Mykonos, Santorini and Malaga are ideal destinations. Members have access to best value seats with their miles, plus countless hotel and car partners to suit their travel needs," said a spokeswoman for the airline.
As border restrictions ease and safe travel corridors are implemented, Etihad continues to broaden its network by adding services and frequencies across key markets, she stated.
"Today’s announcement on the Greek Islands and Malaga follows the recent resumption of services to Athens, Casablanca, Nairobi, Phuket, Rabat and Seychelles," she added.-TradeArabia News Service
