Etihad Airways To Introduce Boeing 787 Dreamliners To Johannesburg, Lagos And Milan

Press release

Published April 8th, 2019 - 08:15 GMT

Etihad Airways

This Summer, Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg, effective 1 August, Lagos, effective 2 August, and Milan, effective 1 September, replacing the Airbus A330s currently operating the routes.

All three destinations will feature Etihad Airways’ next-generation Business and Economy cabins, configured with 299 seats - 28 Business Studios and 271 Economy Smart Seats.

Etihad Airways extensive global network to and from Abu Dhabi will see more 787 Dreamliners introduced on key destinations as the airline takes delivery of more of the type.

Timetable

Boeing 787 schedule to Johannesburg, effective 01 ugust 2019

Flight	Origin	Departs	Destination	Arrives	Frequency	Aircraft
EY 604	Abu Dhabi	10:05	Johannesburg	16:30	Daily	Boeing 787-9
EY 603	Johannesburg	20:05	Abu Dhabi	06:00*	Daily	Boeing 787-9

*Next day arrival

Boeing 787 schedule to Lagos, effective 02 August 2019

Flight	Origin	Departs	Destination	Arrives	Frequency	Aircraft
EY 673	Abu Dhabi	02:35	Lagos	07:10	Mo/We/Fr/Sa	Boeing 787-9
EY 674	Lagos	08:30	Abu Dhabi	19:10	Mo/We/Fr/Sa	Boeing 787-9

Boeing 787 schedule to Milan, effective 01 September 2019

Flight	Origin	Departs	Destination	Arrives	Frequency	Aircraft
EY 81	Abu Dhabi	02:20	Milan	06:50	Daily	Boeing 787-9
EY 88	Milan	10:40	Abu Dhabi	18:55	Daily	Boeing 787-9

Notes: All departures and arrivals are listed in local time.

Background Information

Etihad Airways

As an airline, Etihad has come a long way in a short time – just like its home Abu Dhabi.

The airline was established by Royal (Emiri) Decree in July 2003 and is wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi with a mandate to operate safely, commercially and profitably.