Etihad Airways News 2026
Latest Etihad Airways news, Abu Dhabi flight disruptions, route changes and travel alerts for 2026. Your guide to flying Etihad this year.
Recent Coverage
Etihad Airways Launches First Direct Gothenburg to Abu Dhabi Route for Winter 2026-2027
Etihad Airways expands its Scandinavian footprint with a new seasonal direct service between Gothenburg, Sweden, and Abu Dhabi, operating four times weekly starting December 17, 2026.
Etihad Airways Launches First Direct Gothenburg to Abu Dhabi Flights in December 2026
Etihad Airways introduces Sweden's first direct link between Gothenburg and Abu Dhabi starting December 17, 2026, utilizing the premium Airbus A321LR to connect West Sweden with Asia.
Qatar Airways and Gulf Carriers Face Profits Squeeze in H1 2026
Middle Eastern airlines face profit squeezes in H1 2026, with Qatar Airways down over 9% and Jazeera Airways reporting a 10.3% net profit drop.
Etihad Rail Passenger Services See High Demand in the UAE
Etihad Rail's passenger services have sold over 70,000 tickets since February 2026, with major expansions planned for Dubai and Sharjah.
Saudi Arabia Leads Middle East Aviation Capacity Growth in H2 2026
Saudi Arabia recorded 7.9 million scheduled seats in August 2026, leading regional aviation growth as domestic travel capacity expands by 7.6%.
Etihad Guest Partners With STARLUX Airlines to Expand US-Japan Reward Flight Options in 2026
Etihad Guest members can now earn and redeem miles on STARLUX Airlines, creating new high-value reward pathways between the United States, Taiwan, and Japan.
More Etihad Airways Articles
Etihad Airways Launches Daily Abu Dhabi to Tashkent Flights
Emirates Extends Bahrain and Kuwait Flight Suspensions Amid Airspace Alerts
Emirates, flydubai, and Etihad Restore Key Routes to Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain in 2026
UAE and Saudi Arabia Unleash a Historic Rail Revolution in the Middle East
Etihad Guest and STARLUX Airlines Expand Loyalty Partnership for US and Japan Routes in 2026
UAE Carriers Emirates, Etihad, & flydubai Launch New Routes by 2027
Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways Announce Winter Route Expansions
Etihad Airways Launches Calgary-Abu Dhabi Flights
Abu Dhabi Confirms Landmark H2 2026 Openings and Transport Projects
UAE Aviation Crisis 2026: 412 Delays and 19 Cancellations Hit Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Airports
UAE Aviation Update July 2026: Dubai and Abu Dhabi Airports Remain Open as Emirates, Etihad, British Airways, Singapore Airlines and Dozens of Global Carriers Suspend, Reroute and Reshape Middle East Flight Networks Amid Regional Security Concerns — What Every Traveller Must Know
UAE Flight Disruptions Escalate with 514 Delays and 23 Cancellations
Over 400 Flight Delays and 32 Cancellations Disrupt UAE Airports
Jet2 Expands Jersey Flight Network from Bournemouth and London Stansted
Etihad Airways Partners with Africa World Airlines for Ghana Connectivity
Etihad Airways to Resume Flights to Nigeria After Abuja Talks
US-Iran Diplomacy Reshapes Gulf Air Corridor Flight Status
