Etihad Airways - the national airline of the United Arab Emirates - has launched its maiden flight to the Indonesian capital Jakarta with EY 423 taking off on schedule from Abu Dhabi at 01:45 on the morning of Thursday 16 March.
Khalid Al Mehairbi, VP Corporate Affairs for Etihad Airways made a special presentation of an Etihad Airways crystal ornament to Indonesia's Ambassador to the UAE, H.E. Faisal Bafadal to mark the special occasion.
“Etihad is delighted to be launching this new service to Jakarta, it is welcome news to both our business and holiday Guests, as well as our cargo customers. We anticipate strong demand for this new route and look forward to building greater ties with our friends in Indonesia,” said Ian Ferguson-Brown, Head of Brand Management and Communications, Etihad Airways.
“I am delighted that Etihad Airways is commencing these new services between Abu Dhabi and Jakarta. This new route will bring our two countries closer together and enable closer cultural and business opportunities,” said H.E. Faisal Bafadal.
Also attending the ceremony on behalf of Etihad Airways was Raymond Korban, regional general manager, UAE and Oman and Charles Phelps-Penry, regional general manager, Asia Pacific.
With the continuous economic growth, the Asian destinations count amongst the busiest routes for Etihad’s Crystal Cargo division. The new service to Jakarta, operated initially with one of the airline’s new Airbus A330-200 aircraft, will further boost the cargo capacity by adding around 200 tonnes of cargo space per month, in each direction.
Similarly, the Etihad Holidays division has indicated that the new Etihad service to Indonesia will present enormous opportunities for guests flying between Abu Dhabi and Asia.
In addition to Jakarta, Guests can experience some of the world’s most stylish holiday destinations in Indonesia, Bali being one of the most famous.
“Etihad’s new service to Jakarta represents a truly global expansion on the part of the airline, and further supports our mission to link Abu Dhabi with the world’s most important commercial and cultural centres,” concluded Ian Ferguson-Brown.
Etihad will fly to Jakarta four times a week, with EY 423 departing from Abu Dhabi International Airport at 01:45 and arriving in Jakarta at 13:30 local time.
On the return flight, EY 424 departs from Jakarta at 15:20 arriving in Abu Dhabi International Airport at 20:45 local time.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is the world’s leading new airline and will now offer flights for Guests and cargo to 30 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.
Etihad Crystal Cargo – www.crystalcargo.ae – offers a comprehensive range of cargo services throughout Etihad’s network, and services its many all-cargo destinations and world-wide charters with a fleet of modern regional freighter aircraft.
Etihad Holidays - www.etihadholidays.com - offers a range of innovative holiday options to 69 destinations across 23 countries. Packages include skiing, fly-drives, cruises and tours.
Through these exciting divisions, Etihad Airways is changing the way people see the world.
For more information about this award-winning aviation group, please visit www.etihadairways.com
