(12 September 2022, 11:34 +07)
Etihad Airways continues to strengthen its
commitment in the US market with increased flights from New York’s
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on the heels of the launch of the
airline’s new A350 aircraft, and an expanded partnership with
JetBlue.
From 15 November, Etihad will add four weekly
flights on the Abu Dhabi – New York route, providing a total of 11
weekly nonstop services to JFK.
The new flights will be operated with Boeing 787-9
Dreamliner aircraft, while existing daily services will continue
on Etihad’s new Airbus A350 aircraft, which has been deployed on
the New York route since June.
Tony
Douglas, Etihad Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, said,
“The US remains one of our leading markets and that is why New
York and Chicago were amongst the first destinations to be
serviced by Etihad’s new A350. We are proud to continue to offer
our guests a premier travel experience and enhanced connectivity
through our growing partnership with JetBlue.”
Etihad Airways A350-1000
Etihad’s A350 aircraft,
Sustainability50, carries a unique livery in recognition of
the 50th anniversary of the federation of the UAE and Etihad’s
commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The new aircraft
is currently serving two routes in the US with flights from Abu
Dhabi International Airport to Chicago’s O’Hare International and
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-powered Airbus A350 is
one of the most efficient aircraft types in the world, with 25%
less fuel burn and CO2 emissions than previous-generation twin
aisle aircraft.
Developed in partnership between Etihad, Airbus
and Rolls Royce, the Sustainability50 programme will see Etihad’s
A350s used as flying test beds of new initiatives, procedures and
technologies to reduce carbon emissions, building on the learnings
derived from Etihad’s similar Greenliner programme for the Boeing
B787 aircraft type.
Etihad and JetBlue
have been codeshare partners since 2014 and currently codeshare
across 46 destinations throughout the Americas.
JetBlue recently
began codesharing on Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago and
New York, with Washington, D.C to be added soon.
As Etihad
prepares to increase flights to New York’s JFK International
Airport in November, the partners are planning to add additional
destinations offering travellers seamless connectivity to new
gateways.
In addition to increasing connectivity through the
codeshare partnership, Etihad and JetBlue are developing a
frequent flyer partnership that will allow both TrueBlue frequent
fliers and Etihad Guest members to earn and redeem miles across
both networks.
In addition to the introduction of the A350,
increased services to JFK and expanded partnership with JetBlue,
Etihad will be one of the first
airlines to be offered a permanent presence at JFK’s New Terminal
One.
Etihad passengers travelling to the US are able to
take advantage of Etihad’s US pre-clearance facility, the only
United States Customs and Border Protection facility in the Middle
East. This allows passengers bound for the United States to
process all immigration, customs and agriculture inspections in
Abu Dhabi before they board their flight, avoiding immigration and
queues on arrival in the US.
Flight schedule for Etihad’s Abu Dhabi – New York service, effective 15 November 2022:
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