Etihad now flies to Sao Paulo in Brazil
Abu Dhabi, June 2, 2013
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has launched non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and Sao Paulo, Brazil, the airline’s first destination in South America.
The first flight touched down at Guarulhos International Airport yesterday at 4:35 pm local time, operated by an Airbus A340-500 aircraft.
The new Brazil service marks Etihad Airways’ entry into its sixth continent and an important move in increasing its presence across high growth nations. Brazil has the world’s sixth largest economy and it is the largest country in South America with the biggest population, almost 200 million.
Etihad Airways, which will fly three days a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) to Sao Paulo, operates an Airbus A340-500 aircraft on the route, seating a total of 240 passengers across three cabins – 12 in Diamond First, 28 Pearl Business and 200 Coral Economy class seats. – TradeArabia News Service
KPaquin@etihad.ae
