AIRPORT - Zurich Airport-Switzerland

Photos: Ronald Vermeulen
 

Australian airline Skytrans rebrands to SmartLynx Australia

Queensland-based regional airline Skytrans has rebranded to SmartLynx Australia under its new owner Avia Solutions Group (ASG).

ASG, which purchased Skytrans last year and expanded it into wet-leasing operations with Airbus A319s, is bringing the airline’s branding in line with other carriers it owns including EU-based SmartLynx Airlines and Thailand-based Thai SmartLynx.

The airline says that its existing RPT and charter operations will continue unaffected, but its “strategic focus will be on establishing itself as an ACMI provider of both turboprop and narrow-body jet engine aircraft” and it is expanding its fleet to 13 planes, including A319s and Dash 8-200s.

FLEET - Belavia (Belarus) schedules A330-200 service on the Minsk – Sanya route from 08 October 2025 for the winter season.

 

ROUTES - INDIGO EXPANDS EUROPE SERVICE FROM LATE-SEP 2025

IndiGo from late-September 2025 plans to expand service to Europe, as the airline this week opened reservations for additional flights to Amsterdam and Manchester.

Mumbai – Amsterdam eff 22SEP25 Increase from 3 to 6 weekly, 1 daily from 13OCT25
6E021 BOM0520 – 1100AMS 789 x1
6E021 BOM0520 – 1140AMS 789 1
6E022 AMS1400 – 0225+1BOM 789 D

Mumbai – Manchester eff 22SEP25 Increase from 3 to 4 weekly, 787-9
6E031 BOM0425 – 1005MAN 789 x357
6E032 MAN1205 – 0155+1BOM 789 x357

Photo: INDIGO

ROUTES - ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES SEP – NOV 2025 FRANKFURT A350-1000 OPERATIONS

Ethiopian Airlines from September 2025 once again schedule Airbus A350-1000 aircraft operation n Addis Ababa – Frankfurt route. Planned 395-seater A350-1000 service from September to November 2025 as follows.

03SEP25 – 11SEP25 Day 234
12SEP25 – 25OCT25 Daily (except 30SEP25)
26OCT25 – 03NOV25 Day x2
05NOV25 – 30NOV25 Day x24

ET706 ADD0020 – 0545FRA 351 x24
ET706 ADD0020 – 0545FRA 350 24

ET707 FRA2135 – 0625+1ADD 351 x24
ET707 FRA2135 – 0625+1ADD 350 24

ROUTES - ROYAL JORDANIAN TENTATIVELY LISTS 1Q26 787-9 OPERATIONS

Royal Jordanian during the week of 27JUL25’s OAG schedules analyser update filed Boeing 787-9 aircraft operation. The preliminary listing only shows selected dates for the time being.

Configuration for the 787-9 is listed as J31Y278.

Amman – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi 21MAR26
Amman – Istanbul 12FEB26, 15FEB26, 23MAR26
Amman – Paris Charles de Gaulle 01FEB26 – 09FEB26 Day 147
Further changes remain highly possible.

Photo: ROJ

FLEET - Etihad Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A321LR aircraft

Hamburg, Germany/Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR (long range) following today’s ceremony at the Airbus Finkenwerder site, marking a transformational milestone in the airline's fleet expansion strategy.

The aircraft brings Etihad's signature widebody experience to short and medium-haul routes, with premium cabins typically found only on long-haul flights. This is the first of 30 A321LR aircraft scheduled to join Etihad's fleet.

Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: "Today marks an extraordinary moment for Etihad as we welcome an aircraft that changes everything we thought possible on a single-aisle plane. The A321LR enables us to serve more destinations with the same premium experience our guests expect across all cabins, perfectly embodying our commitment to delivering luxury at every altitude."

Redefining Narrowbody Travel

The A321LR features a three-cabin configuration, including Etihad's first-ever narrowbody First Suites - private, enclosed spaces with sliding doors, fully-flat beds, and bespoke design touches normally reserved for long-haul widebody operations. Each window-facing First Suite features a large 20-inch 4K screen, Bluetooth pairing, wireless charging, and additional space for a companion to sit.

The aircraft's 14-seat Business cabin features widebody-style seats in a 1-1 herringbone layout, ensuring every passenger has direct aisle access and window views. Each Business seat includes a 17.3-inch 4K screen, Bluetooth headphone pairing and wireless charging.

In Economy, 144 thoughtfully designed seats offer generous space and comfort, providing an elevated experience for single-aisle travel. Passengers enjoy 13.3-inch 4K touchscreen displays, USB charging, and Bluetooth connectivity. These seatback screens bring premium content back to narrowbody travel with over a thousand hours of movies, shows and games.

In addition, the cabin features enlarged overhead bins providing significantly more luggage space than traditional narrowbody aircraft.

Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus Executive Vice President Sales of the Commercial Aircraft Business, commented: “The delivery of Etihad’s first Airbus A321LR is a powerful symbol of innovation and partnership, strengthening the long-standing relationship between Airbus and the UAE. This aircraft sets a new standard for comfort in the single-aisle category and paves the way for increased connectivity as Etihad expands its operations from its Abu Dhabi hub.”

Staying Connected Above the Clouds

A standout feature of Etihad's A321LR is its high-speed Wi-Fi powered by Viasat's advanced technology delivering speeds of up to 100’s of Mbps. Passengers can enjoy seamless streaming, gaming and browsing throughout their journey, bringing ground-level connectivity to the skies. This gate-to-gate connectivity, where permitted, ensures guests remain productive and entertained whether flying for business or leisure. Wi-Fi service on Asian routes is being progressively rolled out and will be available from September 2025.

Expanding Horizons

The A321LR supports Etihad's extraordinary expansion momentum, with the airline having launched or announced 27 new routes in a single year as part of its ambitious growth strategy. The aircraft will enter commercial service on 1 August 2025, initially operating between Abu Dhabi and Phuket before serving destinations including Algiers, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, Kolkata, Krabi, Krakow, Medan, Milan, Paris, Phnom Penh, Phuket, Tunis and Zurich.

The A321LR delivery supports Etihad's Journey 2030 vision, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a leading global aviation hub. Additional nine A321LR aircraft will be delivered throughout 2025, supporting Etihad's ambitious growth plans as the airline works towards carrying 38 million passengers annually by 2030.

ETIHAD

FLEET - Etihad Airways accelerates growth with record aircraft deliveries

July 2025 becomes Etihad's busiest month for aircraft deliveries in company history

Five aircraft delivered throughout July including two B787s, an A350, an A321LR and an A320ceo

Fleet expansion supports ambitious network growth and passenger targets

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways achieved a significant milestone in its fleet expansion programme with July 2025 becoming the busiest month for aircraft deliveries in the airline's 22-year history. Throughout July, Etihad took delivery of five aircraft including its inaugural A321LR, two Boeing 787 Dreamliners, one Airbus A350-1000, and one Airbus A320.

This record-breaking month demonstrates the airline's commitment to rapid growth as it works towards its target to carry 38 million passengers annually by 2030. The five aircraft will significantly enhance Etihad's capacity across its expanding global network.

Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: "July has been a remarkable month for Etihad Airways. Taking delivery of five aircraft is our most intensive delivery programme to date and showcases our ambitious growth trajectory. These aircraft will enable us to serve more destinations, offer increased frequencies, and deliver the exceptional experiences our guests expect across our network."

The delivery programme reflects Etihad's strategic approach to fleet modernisation, with each aircraft type serving specific network requirements. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will support long-haul operations to destinations across Asia, Australia, and North America, while the Airbus A350-1000 will enhance capacity on high-demand routes.

A particular highlight of July's deliveries was Etihad's first Airbus A321LR, which represents a significant milestone as the airline's inaugural aircraft of this type. Etihad defines luxury again with a revolutionary cabin configuration to Etihad's narrowbody operations, featuring dedicated First Suites alongside lie-flat Business seats, a first for narrowbody aircraft in the region, and enhanced Economy seating with seatback entertainment - bringing premium in-flight experiences to medium and short-haul routes. The deliveries bring Etihad's total fleet to 106 aircraft. The airline operates one of the world's youngest fleets,

with an average aircraft age of 8.7 years, supporting operational efficiency and enhanced passenger experience.

The aircraft deliveries support Etihad's recently announced network expansion, which includes 27 new destinations and increased frequencies across existing routes. The airline has experienced remarkable growth, carrying more than 20 million passengers in the last 12 months for the first time in its history, doubling passenger numbers from 2022 levels.

Etihad's fleet expansion programme continues beyond July, with 20 additional aircraft per annum expected for delivery throughout 2025 and 2026.

By expanding its fleet and network, Etihad Airways is strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a global aviation hub and offering unparalleled travel experiences to millions of passengers worldwide. For more information, please visit etihad.com

 

FLEET - SWISS presents new First and Business Class seats and announces first long-haul destination for its new Airbus A350

SWISS First Suite Plus Mockup A350

SWISS presented the new First and Business Class seats of its ‘SWISS Senses’ cabin concept at Zurich Airport today. The new seats will come into service together with the company’s brand-new Airbus A350-900s from this fall onwards. SWISS Senses promises guests in all seating classes an even more personal and comfortable air travel experience. The new cabin concept represents the biggest product investment in the company’s history. The first SWISS long-haul destination to receive Airbus A350 service will be Boston, from this winter onwards.
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) expects to take delivery of the first of its new Airbus A350-900s this October. The first intercontinental services with the brand-new long-haul twinjet will be to Boston, and will begin this winter. Flights from 1 January 2026 onwards are already bookable now. Following its delivery, SWISS’s first A350-900 will initially be deployed on European routes.
The Airbus A350-900 will be the first aircraft in the SWISS long-haul fleet to be equipped with the new SWISS Senses cabin. The Swiss-based airline presented the First and Business Class seats of its new cabin concept today.
“I am delighted that, with the arrival of our new Airbus A350s, we will be able to offer our customers an even more personal, exclusive and individual air travel experience,” said SWISS Chief Commercial Officer Heike Birlenbach at today’s presentation event, which was held in the Operation Center at Zurich Airport.
“As a premium airline, we aim to continue to deliver on our quality promise through our SWISS Senses concept,” Birlenbach continued. “Our new seats are the centerpiece of our new aircraft cabins. But SWISS Senses appeals to all the senses – with its special lighting concept, for instance, and also with our new scent that has been specially created for SWISS. All in all, SWISS Senses represents the biggest product investment in the history of our company – and a further major milestone for Swiss aviation.”

Innovations in all travel classes
SWISS Senses represents a total redesign of the entire aircraft cabin. The new interior is hallmarked by a timeless color scheme and the use of top-quality materials. The focus on warm and muted tones such as claret, anthracite and beige conveys a sense of coziness and comfort. The SWISS First cabin and parts of SWISS Business also feature the first-ever use of suite seating arrangements.
A further key visual feature of the new SWISS Senses cabin is the use of human-centric lighting, which will help travelers better cope with jet lag. A new state-of-the-art inflight entertainment system with larger screens and the option of hooking up personal devices will also be provided in all seating classes.
SWISS First: privacy assured
The new SWISS First suites offer their occupants total privacy with closable sliding doors, a spacious personal wardrobe, a large seat table, seat heating and cooling, a wireless charging station and a screen display that is as wide as the suite itself. The cabin’s center suite can also be configured to suit two persons traveling together. The suites’ warm colors and elegant wood features convey a strong sense of comfort and calm within top-quality surrounds.
A spacious new washroom has also been developed for the new SWISS First cabin. The facility draws its inspiration from the famous spring in Vals in Canton Graubünden: a slate-black exterior, and a green interior that alludes to the spring’s fresh and cooling water.
SWISS Business: aisle access from every seat
The totally redesigned SWISS Business cabin is intentionally conceived to meet any of a wide range of wishes and needs. In addition to ‘classic’ Business Class seats, the new cabin offers various further seating options. Selected seats can also be closed off with a sliding door to provide additional privacy. All seats are designed to convert into a totally lie-flat bed with a length of 2.0 to 2.2 meters, and all seats further feature seat heating and cooling and a wireless charging station. The cabin’s top-quality materials in claret and anthracite help convey an extremely cozy and intimate ambience throughout.
SWISS Premium Economy: tried-and-trusted retained
The highly popular SWISS Premium Economy Class with its greater seat comfort and superior cabin service will remain an integral feature within the new SWISS Senses air travel experience. With its generous almost one-meter pitch, SWISS Premium Economy continues to set industry benchmarks in terms of both its overall comfort and its seating quality.
SWISS Economy: greater comfort through smart design
Economy Class travelers can also look forward to tangible enhancements with the new SWISS Senses cabin. The comfortable new seats are highly functional and, thanks to their optimum construction, offer considerably more at-seat space. Every seat also features a more than 13-inch high-resolution screen; and a Bluetooth connection for the traveler’s own headphones and USB ports round off the product offer.
Further information on SWISS Senses is available here.
All of SWISS’s new Airbus A350-900s will be delivered with the new SWISS Senses cabin installed. The new cabin concept will also be gradually extended to SWISS’s existing Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fleets.
SWISS

 

Airbus delivers 100th A220 from Mobile facility, marking milestone for Alabama’s aerospace industry

 

MOBILE, Alabama — Alabama’s aerospace industry reached new heights as Airbus announced the delivery of the 100th A220 aircraft produced at its U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, marking a major milestone for the site and for the state’s thriving aviation sector.

The landmark aircraft, delivered to Breeze Airways, symbolizes the rapid growth and success of the A220 production line in Mobile.

Airbus launched A220 manufacturing at the Alabama facility in 2019 and opened a dedicated final assembly line for the aircraft at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley the next year, following a significant investment project.

In a little over five years, the Mobile operation has gone from breaking ground on the new line to delivering its 100th A220 aircraft — a testament to the strength of Alabama’s skilled workforce and the momentum of its aerospace ecosystem.

“Reaching this milestone underscores the dedication and team spirit that have defined our journey,” Daryl Taylor, Senior Vice President, Commercial Aircraft Operations for Airbus in the U.S., said in a statement shared on social media. “Way to go, team.”

In a Facebook post, Airbus cheered the development: “Congratulations to our Mobile team — 100 A220s produced in just five years is a pretty fantastic accomplishment!”

The A220, originally developed by Bombardier and adopted by Airbus in 2018, is known for its fuel efficiency, passenger comfort and versatility — making it a favorite among airlines like Delta, JetBlue and Breeze.

On social media, Breeze celebrated the delivery.

“We love that new plane smell,” the airline said. “The 100th Airbus A220 just rolled off the line in Mobile, AL, and lucky for us, it’s joining the Breeze fleet! We’re proud to fly one of the newest birds in the sky.”

The aircraft is assembled in both Mobile and Mirabel, Canada, but Airbus’ Alabama site has played an increasingly prominent role in meeting demand, particularly for U.S.-based carriers.

Ellen McNair, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce, applauded the achievement and the team behind it.

“This milestone reflects not only the incredible capabilities of Airbus but also the strength of Alabama’s workforce,” Secretary McNair said. “The success of the A220 line in Mobile proves that when global industry and local talent come together, we can achieve great things.

‘We’re proud that Alabama plays such a vital role in shaping the future of commercial aviation,” she said.

Airbus’ operations in Mobile support over 2,000 jobs and reinforce Alabama’s status as a key player in the global aerospace sector. In addition to the A220, Airbus also produces A320 Family aircraft in Mobile, and the facility continues to grow with an ongoing expansion and additional hiring under way.

With the delivery of its 100th A220, Airbus is signaling that Mobile is not just a manufacturing site — it’s a cornerstone of the company’s long-term U.S. strategy and a driver of innovation and economic impact for the state of Alabama, Secretary McNair added.

SPECIAL TITLES - FLYLILI / A320-200 / YR-LIB - ARKIA titles

Paul Bannwarth
 

HYBRIDS LIVERY - NESMA AIRLINES / A320-214 / SU-NMF - cn.3135 (ex.HL8384, N631VA, F-WWDL)

Paul Bannwarth
 

SPECIAL SCHEME - JUNEYAO AIRLINES / B787-9 / B-20EC - "Oriental Ruby (东方宝石)" special colours

Photo: Jay Lee
 

SPECIAL SCHEME - COREDON AIRLINES/ B737-800W / 9H-CXG - "Hull City" Livery

 Paul Bannwarth

FLEET - Bangladesh ups planned Boeing orders to reduce US deficit

The government of Bangladesh is ready to commit to an order of 25 aircraft from Boeing, almost double what was previously planned, to reduce its trade surplus vis-á-vis the United States and convince President Donald Trump to lower the proposed tariffs, Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman told the media.

"We have made commitments that are maintainable for us. The Boeing purchase is part of that," Rahman said. He added that the previous plans accounted for 14 aircraft, but the government is prepared to up its order to "get a better deal" from the US.

He acknowledged that the completion of the deliveries would likely take years, although the first ones would be expected within a year or two of firming the order.

Rahman did not provide further details regarding the types or operators of the aircraft.

The state-owned flag carrier, Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG, Dhaka), currently operates five B737-800s, four B777-300ERs, four B787-8s, two B787-9s, and five DHC-8-Q400s. While it has no firm orders from any manufacturer, the carrier was okayed by the government to order four A350-900s in 2024. That deal has yet to be firmed. The airline has also outlined ambitious growth plans with 32 aircraft added by 2035, but, likewise, details have never been revealed.

Other Boeing operators in Bangladesh include US-Bangla Airlines and SkyAir.

Rahman and the Bangladeshi trade delegation are due to meet US representatives in Washington between July 29 and 31. Trump initially proposed imposing a 35% tariff on all goods from the country, effective August 1.

CH Aviation

 

FLEET - Air Peace Expands Fleet With Arrival Of First Embraer 190 Aircraft

 

Air Peace Limited, Nigeria’s leading airline, has further deepened its operational capacity with the addition of its first Embraer 190 aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft, bearing registration 5N-CEF, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at exactly 19:38 on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Speaking with newsmen, the airline’s spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, disclosed that the newly acquired aircraft is a 118-seater and the first of its type in the carrier’s growing fleet portfolio. He revealed that another unit is expected to arrive next month, further reinforcing the airline’s strategic expansion plan to bolster both domestic and regional operations.

“This aircraft type brings a new dimension to our service offerings. It is designed for efficiency, eco-friendly installations, and passenger comfort, such as a 2-2 seating layout, quiet and spacious cabin, making it the ideal fit for many of our routes. It enables us to connect more cities seamlessly and serve underserved destinations with the right capacity,” Efe noted.

He reiterated the airline’s commitment to easing the burden of air travel in Nigeria by continually investing in the right aircraft for its expansive network.

With a fleet of over 30 aircraft, Air Peace has remained at the forefront of West Africa’s aviation space. As of May 2025, the airline recorded an average on-time performance of 85% across its domestic network, a testament to its operational reliability and service delivery promise.

Looking ahead into the third quarter, Air Peace says it is optimistic about its growth trajectory. The airline plans to open new domestic routes, expand regional reach, launch more international destinations, and continue strategic fleet acquisition to meet growing passenger demand

AIR PEACE

ROUTES - DELTA NW25 INTERCONTINENTAL NETWORK CHANGES – 20JUL25

The following is the latest changes to Delta’s planned intercontinental network for Northern winter 2025/26 season, effective 26OCT25. Selected changes were not previously reported on AeroRoutes since early-June 2025.

Information listed below is as of 20JUL25.

Atlanta – Athens Seasonal service resumes on 09MAR26, 3 weekly A330-900neo
Atlanta – Barcelona 20DEC25 – 03JAN26 Increase from 7 to 10 weekly, 767-400ER
Atlanta – Dublin
26OCT25 – 05JAN26 A330-200 replaces initially filed 767-400ER (A330-300 from 21DEC25), 4 weekly
06JAN26 – 20FEB26 Routing seasonal service suspension
eff 21FEB26 Increase from 4 to 7 weekly, A330-300 replaces 767-400ERE

Atlanta – Paris Charles de Gaulle
* DL082/083 eff 26OCT25 A330-900neo replace -300, 1 daily
25OCT25 – 21FEB26 Reduction from 18 to 14 weekly unchanged (This route was scheduled 14 weekly 06JAN25 – 22FEB25 in NW24)

Atlanta – Rome Fiumicino
* DL066/067
25OCT25 – 31OCT25 A330-300 replaces -900neo
01NOV25 – 02DEC25 306-seater A350-900 replaces A330-900neo

* DL214/215 4 weekly A330-900neo, increases to 1 daily 20DEC25 – 05JAN26 (seasonal service suspension 06JAN26 – 07MAR26. Overall reduced to 1 daily during this period)

Cincinnati – Paris Charles de Gaulle
eff 28OCT25 A330-900neo replaces 767-400ER, 3 weekly
04JAN26 – 20FEB26 Routine seasonal service suspension

Detroit – Amsterdam eff 07MAR26 A330-900neo replaces -300, 3 daily
Las Vegas – Amsterdam
AMS departure 03JAN26 – 05JAN26 A330-300
LAS departure 09JAN26 – 10JAN26 A330-300

Las Vegas – London Heathrow
LHR departure 05JAN26 767-400ER as DL100
LAS departure 09JAN26 A330-200

Las Vegas – Paris Charles de Gaulle
CDG departure
03JAN26 767-400ER
04JAN26 275-seater A350-900
05JAN26 A330-900neo

LAS departure
09JAN26 A330-900neo
10JAN26 275-seater A350-900

Las Vegas – Seoul Incheon
ICN departure 03JAN26 – 05JAN26 5 flights with 275-seater A350-900
LAS departure 09JAN26 – 10JAN26 3 flights with 275-seater A350-900

Las Vegas – Shanghai Pu Dong
PVG departure 05JAN26 275-seater A350-900
LAS departure 09JAN26 275-seater A350-900

Minneapolis/St. Paul – Dublin
eff 26OCT25 Initially filed 767-400ER replaced A330-200 (-300 from 20DEC25)
04JAN26 – 20FEB26 Routine seasonal service suspension

New York JFK – Barcelona 08JAN26 – 18FEB26 Reduce from 7 to 4 weekly, A330-900neo (Previous: 06JAN26 – 06MAR26)
New York JFK – Dakar 03DEC25 – 31DEC25 Increase from 4 to 5 weekly, 767-300ER (Previous: 03DEC25 – 06JAN26)
New York JFK – Zurich
19DEC25 – 05JAN26 A330-200 replaces 767-400ER, 1 daily
07JAN26 – 22FEB26 Reduce from 7 to 5 weekly, 767-400ER (Previously reported)

Salt Lake City – Amsterdam eff 07MAR26 A330-900neo replaces -300, 1 daily

Previously reported changes:
Atlanta – Accra 01DEC25 – 15JAN26 New seasonal route, 1 daily A330-900neo
Atlanta – Berlin Extra flights scheduled on 05NOV25 and 06NOV25 from ATL (10NOV25 and 11NOV25 from BER)
Atlanta – Buenos Aires Ezeiza
* DL101/110
eff 25OCT25 A330-900neo replaces initially filed -300

* DL279/278
eff 19NOV25 Seasonal 2nd daily operates 4-weeks earlier than previously planned, 3 weekly
eff 19NOV25 Seasonal service operates with 767-300ER, instead of initially filed A330-300
11DEC25 – 18JAN26 Increase from 3 to 7 weekly (Previous: 7 weekly scheduled for entire season)

Atlanta – Cape Town eff 26OCT25 Increase from 3 to 5 weekly, 275-seater A350-900
Atlanta – Frankfurt 28JAN26 – 08FEB26 Reduce from 7 to 6 weekly, A330-200
Atlanta – Johannesburg eff 26OCT25 Reduce from 7 to 5 weekly, 275-seater A350-900
Atlanta – Lagos
eff 25OCT25 306-seater A350-900 replaces A330-200, 1 daily
01FEB26 – 10FEB26 Reduce from 1 daily to 6 weekly

Atlanta – Lima eff 26OCT25 A330-300 replaces 339-seater A350-900, 1 daily
Atlanta – Madrid 06JAN26 – 20FEB26 Reduce from 7 to 3 weekly, 767-400ER
Atlanta – Marrakech eff 25OCT25 New seasonal service, 3 weekly 767-400ER (1 daily 19DEC25 – 06JAN26)
Atlanta – Milan Malpensa 12JAN26 – 28JAN26 Routine seasonal reduction from 4 to 3 weekly, 767-400ER (1 daily from 29JAN26, extra flight scheduled from ATL on 18FEB26)
Atlanta – Munich 07JAN26 – 22FEB26 Routine seasonal reduction from 7 to 4 weekly, 767-400ER
Atlanta – Quito 26OCT25 – 05JAN26 767-300ER replace 757-200, 1 daily
Atlanta – Rio de Janeiro Galeao
25OCT25 – 18NOV25 767-400ER replaces -300ER, 3 weekly
eff 19DEC25 Increase from 3 to 7 weekly, 767-300ER

Atlanta – Santiago de Chile 11DEC25 – 19JAN26 DL297/296 Seasonal 2nd daily operated by 767-300ER from 11DEC25 (Originally scheduled with A330-300 from 19DEC25)
Atlanta – Sao Paulo Guarulhos 19DEC25 – 05JAN26 2 daily A330-300, instead of 1 daily each A330-300/-900neo
Boston – Dublin
26OCT25 – 04JAN26 Reduce from 4 to 3 weekly, A330-900neo
05JAN26 – 20FEB26 Routine seasonal service suspension (Previous: 05JAN26 – 07MAR26)
eff 21FEB26 1 daily 767-300ER

Boston – Lisbon 06JAN26 – 18FEB26 Routine seasonal service suspension
Boston – Rome Fiumicino 06JAN26 – 07MAR26 Routine seasonal service suspension
Detroit – Rome Fiumicino
19DEC25 – 05JAN26 Increase from 3 to 7 weekly, A330-900neo
06JAN26 – 09MAR26 Routine seasonal service suspension

Los Angeles – Melbourne eff 03DEC25 3 weekly 275-seater A350-900, new route
Minneapolis/St. Paul – Paris Charles de Gaulle 06JAN26 – 23FEB26 Reduce from 7 to 5 weekly, A330-300
New York JFK – Athens 06JAN26 – 07MAR26 Routine seasonal service suspension
New York JFK – Brussels 06JAN26 – 07MAR26 Routine seasonal service suspension
New York JFK – Edinburgh 05JAN26 – 07MAR26 Routine seasonal service suspension
New York JFK – Frankfurt 28JAN26 – 08FEB26 Reduce from 3 to 2 weekly, A330-200
New York JFK – Lagos 01DEC25 – 15JAN26 Seasonal service operates with 1 daily A330-900neo, instead of A330-200 (Original: 1 daily for entire season from 01DEC25)
New York JFK – Milan Malpensa
* DL184/185 eff 19DEC25 767-400ER replaces A330-300, 1 daily
* DL286/287 25OCT25 – 03FEB26 Service suspended, overall reduce from 10 to 7 weekly

New York JFK – Rome Fiumicino 06JAN26 – 07MAR26 Reduce from 2 to 1 daily, A330-900neo
New York JFK – Tel Aviv 30NOV25 – 18JAN26 Increase from 1 to 2 daily, A330-900neo
New York JFK – Venice Marco Polo Frequency variations from 4 weekly to following, 767-400ER
01NOV25 – 20FEB26 3 weekly (767-300ER from 07JAN26)
eff 21FEB26 7 weekly

Orlando – London Heathrow eff 25OCT25 Seasonal winter service cancelled in NW25
Salt Lake City – Lima 04DEC25 – 25JAN26 1 daily 767-300ER, new route
Salt Lake City – Paris Charles de Gaulle 07JAN26 – 22FEB26 Reduce from 7 to 5 weekly, A330-300
Salt Lake City – Seoul Incheon eff 26OCT25 Reduce from 7 weekly in NS25 to 3 weekly, 275-seater A350-900
Seattle – London Heathrow eff 25OCT25 A330-200 replaces -900neo, 1 daily

Photo: Flyingphotos 

ROUTES - ETIHAD NW25 OPERATION CHANGES – 20JUL25

 Etihad Airways in recent weeks filed additional changes to its planned Northern winter 2025/26 season operation, with selected service adjustments in effect from September 2025. Latest adjustments as of 20JUL25 include the following.

Abu Dhabi – Athens eff 26OCT26 Reduce from initially filed 14 weekly to 8. Planned A321LR service from 01JAN26 (1 of 2 daily, all flights from 01FEB26) removed
Abu Dhabi – Barcelona 21JAN26 – 03FEB26 Reduce from 14 to 13 weekly, 787-9
Abu Dhabi – Brussels
26OCT25 – 02FEB26 777-300ER replaces 787-10 on Day x5
eff 03FEB26 777-300ER replaces 787-10 on Day x245

Abu Dhabi – Casablanca eff 26OCT25 Reduce from initially filed 7 weekly to 6, 787-9 (5 weekly 22JAN26 – 04FEB26)
Abu Dhabi – Chennai
eff 01SEP25 Operation changes, mid-morning from Abu Dhabi cancelled
* EY342/343 Operates daily instead of Day x235
* EY344/345 Day 235 mid-morning from Abu Dhabi cancelled

eff 02OCT25 Planned A321LR service cancelled (Original plan: EY346/347 3 of 7 weekly flights 3-class A321LR replaces A320neo; EY340/341 from 01FEB26. Previously reported)

Abu Dhabi – Dammam eff 26OCT25 Increase from 21 to 28 weekly, A320
* EY577/578 increases from 6 to 7 weekly
* EY571/572 increases from 3 to 7 weekly
* EY573/574 increases from 5 to 7 weekly

Abu Dhabi – Denpasar eff 26OCT25 777-300ER replaces initially filed 787-10, 1 daily
Abu Dhabi – Frankfurt 27OCT25 – 31JAN26 EY121/122 787-10 operates along with -9, instead of -9 only
Abu Dhabi – Istanbul eff 28OCT25 14 weekly A321neo, instead of 12 weekly A321neo and 2 weekly 787-9
Abu Dhabi – Kochi eff 01SEP25 21 weekly A320/321. Operational changes (schedule below eff 26OCT25)
* EY330/331 Operates daily instead of Day x147
* EY332/333 Operates Day x2 instead of Day 147
* EY336/337 Operates Day 2-3 instead of Daily

EY330 AUH0230 – 0755COK 32A D
EY332 AUH0840 – 1410COK 321 x2
EY334 AUH1425 – 1955COK 321 D
EY336 AUH2055 – 0220+1COK 321 2

EY337 COK0420 – 0700AUH 321 3
EY331 COK1010 – 1255AUH 32A D
EY333 COK1635 – 1910AUH 321 x2
EY335 COK2200 – 0035+1AUH 321 D

Abu Dhabi – Kozhikode eff 26OCT25 5 of 7 weekly A321ceo replaces A320
Abu Dhabi – Kuala Lumpur eff 26OCT25 Operational flight number changes, 2 daily 787-9
* EY416/417 > EY486/487
* EY418/419 > EY488/489

Abu Dhabi – Lahore eff 26OCT25 A321ceo replace initially filed A320, 11 weekly
Abu Dhabi – Manila
* EY446/447 Wamos Air A330-200 operation extended to 06MAR26, instead of 31DEC25
* EY440/441 18JAN26 – 31JAN26 Reduce from 7 to 6 weekly, 777-300ER (Overall reduces from 14 to 13 weekly)

Abu Dhabi – Mumbai
* EY204/205 operated by a mix of A350-1000, 777-300ER and 787, replacing initially filed A350-1000
* EY206/207 operated by a mix of 777-300ER, 787 and A350-1000, replacing initially filed 787-9

Abu Dhabi – Rome Fiumicino
* EY081/082 787-9/-10 operates 1 daily, instead of initially filed -10 only
* EY083/084 Wamos Air A330-200 operation extended to 10FEB26, instead of 31DEC25

Previously reported changes:
Abu Dhabi – Addis Ababa eff 08OCT25 1 daily A320 (Previously scheduled from 01OCT25; Etihad initially planned to launch this route on 02NOV12)
Abu Dhabi – Algiers eff 07NOV25 New route, 4 weekly 3-class A321LR
Abu Dhabi – Almaty eff 16MAR26 8 weekly A321 (Last served until Oct 2016)
Abu Dhabi – Atlanta eff 01NOV25 Increase from 4 to 7 weekly, A350-1000
Abu Dhabi – Baku eff 02MAR26 10 weekly A321 (Last served until 2020)
Abu Dhabi – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi eff 15DEC25 Increase from 3 to 4 daily, EY404/405 operated by 787-9. Planned 3-class A321LR from 01FEB26 unchanged
Abu Dhabi – Bucharest eff 16MAR26 New route, 4 weekly A321
Abu Dhabi – Chiang Mai eff 03NOV25 New route, 4 weekly 3-class A321LR
Abu Dhabi – Copenhagen eff 01OCT25 Increase from 5 to 7 weekly, 3-class A321LR replaces 787-9
Abu Dhabi – Dusseldorf eff 01OCT25 Increase from 3 to 7 weekly, 3-class A321LR replaces 787-9
Abu Dhabi – Hanoi eff 03NOV25 New route, 6 weekly 787-9 (Previous: 3-class A321LR from 01NOV25)
Abu Dhabi – Hong Kong eff 03NOV25 Service resumption since January 2020, 5 weekly 787-9
Abu Dhabi – Johannesburg eff 26OCT25 Reduce from 7 to 6 weekly (5 from 20JAN26), 787-9
Abu Dhabi – Kazan eff 04DEC25 3 weekly A320, new seasonal route scheduled until 19APR26
Abu Dhabi – Karachi eff 01OCT25 Increase from 14 to 28 weekly, A320 (Previous: 17 weekly from 29OCT25)
Abu Dhabi – Kolkata eff 26SEP25 A321LR replaces A320, 8 weekly (Previous: 4 of 8 weekly by A321LR from 01OCT25)
Abu Dhabi – Krabi eff 09OCT25 New route, 3 weekly 3-class A321LR schedules 6 weekly, increasing to 8 from 01NOV25 (Previous: 7 weekly from 09OCT25)
Abu Dhabi – Lisbon eff 01NOV25 Increase from 6 to 7 weekly, 787-9
Abu Dhabi – Madinah eff 09NOV25 6 weekly A321 (Last served until March 2023)
Abu Dhabi – Male eff 01NOV25 Increase from 14 to 18 weekly, additional service by A320
Abu Dhabi – Manchester eff 01NOV25 Increase from 14 to 15 weekly, 777-300ER/787-9
Abu Dhabi – Medan Kualanamu eff 02OCT25 New route, 3 weekly 3-class A321LR
Abu Dhabi – Melbourne eff 01OCT25 Reduce from 8 to 7 weekly, 787-9
Abu Dhabi – Milan Malpensa
eff 29OCT25 Planned increase from 17-18 to 20 weekly (21 from 05FEB26) removed
eff 01NOV25 EY087/088 3-class A321LR replaces 787-9
18JAN26 – 31JAN26 EY079/080 service cancelled on Sundays
eff 05FEB26 Increase from 17 to 18 weekly

Abu Dhabi – Moscow Sheremetyevo eff 01OCT25 Increase from 2 to 3 daily, new flight operated by A320
Abu Dhabi – Nairobi eff 01OCT25 Increase from 4 to 8 weekly, A320 (14 weekly from 15DEC25)
Abu Dhabi – Osaka Kansai eff 26OCT25 Reduce from 6 to 4 weekly (5 from 02FEB26), 787-9
Abu Dhabi – Paris Charles de Gaulle eff 01FEB26 Increase from 14 to 18 weekly, additional service operated by 3-class A321LR
Abu Dhabi – Peshawar eff 29SEP25 Service resumption since December 2014, 5 weekly A320 (7 weekly from 22NOV25)
Abu Dhabi – Phnom Penh eff 03OCT25 New route, 4 weekly A321LR, 5 weekly from 06NOV25, 6 weekly from 03FEB26 (Split schedule from 03FEB26)
Abu Dhabi – Phuket
eff 01OCT25 1 of 3 daily EY414/415 787-9 replaces 3-class A321LR (The A321LR is now scheduled 01AUG25 – 30SEP25 only)
eff 01JAN26 Increase from 3 to 4 daily, EY420/421 operated by 3-class A321LR (Previous: eff 01FEB26)

Abu Dhabi – Riyadh eff 01OCT25 1 of 4 daily EY551/552 operated by A320, instead of initially planned A321LR (01OCT25 – 25OCT25: A320, A321ceo/neo)
Abu Dhabi – Sydney eff 01OCT25 4 of 10 weekly A350-1000 replaces 787/777, all 10 weekly with A350 from 31JAN26
Abu Dhabi – Tashkent eff 17MAR26 6 weekly A321, new route
Abu Dhabi – Tbilisi eff 13MAR26 8 weekly A321, new route
Abu Dhabi – Tel Aviv eff 04OCT25 Increase from 20 to 21 weekly, A320/321
Abu Dhabi – Tunis eff 01NOV25 3 weekly 3-class A321LR, new route
Abu Dhabi – Yerevan eff 09MAR26 10 weekly A321 (Last served until August 2015)
Abu Dhabi – Zurich
eff 01NOV25 EY141/142 A321LR replaces 787-9. Service reduces from 7 to 6 weekly until 02FEB26
eff 01NOV25 Additional new 3 weekly EY139/140 service with A321LR (Overall service at 16 weekly, 17 from 03FEB26)

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