Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has unveiled its expanded winter schedule, increasing belly-hold cargo capacity across key global markets. Starting November 2024, the schedule will introduce additional frequencies to existing routes and a new passenger destination, Nairobi.
Etihad Cargo will also offer belly-hold capacity on 880 passenger flights per week in November 2024, increasing the number to over 900 flights per week by March 2025.
“Etihad Cargo’s customers are at the core of its operations. This expanded schedule offers more access to the airline’s global network, with increased flight frequencies and a new destination providing more capacity and flexibility for cargo transport,” stated Stanislas Brun, vice president, Cargo.
36 new weekly flights to Europe
Etihad Cargo will enhance its operations with additional weekly widebody flights. In Europe, the carrier will add 36 weekly flights, with destinations including Frankfurt, Paris, Rome and Milan moving to double-daily services. Additional flights will also also boost capacity in Zurich, Manchester, and Düsseldorf.
In Southeast Asia, services to Thailand will increase by nine flights, with Bangkok reaching triple-daily frequency and Phuket increasing to 20 flights weekly. In the U.S., Etihad Cargo flights to Boston will also increase from four to daily.
South Asia services upgraded
Etihad Cargo will also upgrade existing services in South Asia and the Indian Ocean. The Malé route, which currently has 14 weekly flights, will switch entirely to widebody aircraft starting from December 15. Moreover, widebody flight frequencies will increase for Bengaluru from two to three flights per week, and Hyderabad will rise from nine to 11 flights weekly.
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A320 flights to Nairobi
Etihad Cargo’s capacity will further grow with the introduction of new A320 flights, including a new route to Nairobi, launching on December 15 with four weekly flights. This will strengthen the carrier’s footprint in the Middle East and Africa, supporting greater regional connectivity.
The expanded winter schedule will boost trade between Abu Dhabi and key global markets, supporting industries reliant on fast, reliable cargo transportation services.
Etihad Cargo’s customers will also benefit from additional capacity in summer 2025, with 41 extra flights per week to Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. This includes double-daily flights to Barcelona, Madrid, Manchester, Paris, and Zurich.
In June 2025, Etihad Cargo will also introduce two new destinations — Warsaw and Prague — with four weekly flights to each.
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