Etihad Airways marks 20 years of service between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg, having carried nearly two million passengers since 2005.
The route remains a key African gateway, supporting strong leisure and
corporate demand, expanding connectivity, and reflecting Etihad’s growing
footprint and partnerships across Africa.
Javier Alija, Vice President Global Sales & Distribution at Etihad
Airways, said: “Johannesburg has played an important role in our African
network for two decades. The strong performance we continue to see both in
passenger demand and corporate travel, highlights the long-term relationship
between the UAE and South Africa, and the value Etihad brings in enabling trade
and tourism. Africa remains a key pillar of our global strategy, and we are
proud to continue supporting this dynamic market as part of our wider Journey
2030 ambitions.” -TradeArabia News Service
