Etihad Airways Connects Abu Dhabi And Al Qassim With New Flight Route

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Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, has launched its inaugural flight to Al Qassim, establishing the first-ever direct connection between Abu Dhabi and the central region of Saudi Arabia.

This new route marks Etihad’s fourth destination in Saudi Arabia, providing travelers with four weekly non-stop flights. The service aims to boost connectivity between Saudi Arabia and global destinations via Abu Dhabi.

Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, said: “As we celebrate the newest addition to our growing global network, we also reaffirm our commitment to the Saudi market as we mark 20 years of connecting Abu Dhabi with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With the increasing demand for air travel to the promising business and tourism market in KSA, we are excited to launch flights to Al Qassim, a significant cultural and commercial center.

“By establishing this air link, we aim to meet the increasing demand and provide our guests with convenient access to Abu Dhabi and seamless connectivity to our extensive global network, while delivering a remarkable flying experience.”

The flights will be operated using Airbus A320 family aircraft, delivering Etihad’s acclaimed service to passengers in both Business and Economy classes.