Etihad Airways has announced double-daily flights to Rome, enhancing links between the UAE and Italy.
The national airline of the UAE is boosting its services between Abu Dhabi Zayed International (AUH) to Rome (FCO) from 11 weekly to twice a day from November 1, 2024 to meet growing customer demand.
Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, said: “With our morning and afternoon departures from Abu Dhabi and sensational value fares, our double-daily Rome flights will serve up sweet timings for UAE residents wishing to have a break in Italy.
Etihad announces extra Abu Dhabi to Rome flights
“Moreover, the new flight schedule from Rome allows travellers reaching Abu Dhabi more options to explore what the city has to offer in terms of business and pleasure.
“It further underscores our commitment to bringing more guests to enjoy Abu Dhabi, as well as connecting to our growing global network.”
The combined double-daily flights will see Etihad offer almost 10,000 seats a week between Abu Dhabi and Rome, representing a year-on-year capacity increase of 22 per cent.
The services will be operated on Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 777-300 aircraft from Etihad’s young wide-body fleet featuring the airline’s award-winning cabin service.