Etihad Airways confirmed that it will increase frequencies on five key routes and convert its new Abu Dhabi–Dhaka service into a permanent year-round operation after a sold-out inaugural flight on 26 June. The announcement was carried by UAE state news agency WAM on 1 July. Highlights include a rise to 11 weekly flights to Brussels from mid-December, an immediate jump from three to four weekly services to Krakow later this month, and an extension of the seasonal Palma de Mallorca and Zanzibar routes—now running through 18 October 2026 and 31 March 2027, respectively. The Abu Dhabi–Dhaka route will continue at four weekly Boeing 777 services, catering to the UAE’s 700,000-strong Bangladeshi diaspora and offering increased belly-hold cargo space for perishables and textiles.
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Etihad says the expansion is aligned with its “Abu Dhabi first” strategy of funnelling inbound tourism and business traffic through the capital’s new Zayed International Airport. For global mobility teams, the added capacity translates into better seat availability during the July–August high season and greater itinerary flexibility for project teams moving between Europe, South Asia and the Gulf. Employers with staff from Bangladesh will benefit from more direct options that shorten total journey time and reduce missed-connection risk in Dubai. Cargo managers likewise see upside: the Dhaka frequency boost adds more than 50 tonnes of weekly capacity, easing supply-chain bottlenecks for UAE retailers importing fast-moving consumer goods from Bangladesh. Forwarders are already reporting spot-rate softening on the sector.
If you or your employees are planning to take advantage of these expanded Etihad options, VisaHQ can simplify the visa process for both the United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh. The platform offers quick, fully online applications, real-time status tracking, and dedicated customer support—everything mobility managers need to keep itineraries on schedule. Find out more at https://www.visahq.com/united-arab-emirates/
Etihad says the expansion is aligned with its “Abu Dhabi first” strategy of funnelling inbound tourism and business traffic through the capital’s new Zayed International Airport. For global mobility teams, the added capacity translates into better seat availability during the July–August high season and greater itinerary flexibility for project teams moving between Europe, South Asia and the Gulf. Employers with staff from Bangladesh will benefit from more direct options that shorten total journey time and reduce missed-connection risk in Dubai. Cargo managers likewise see upside: the Dhaka frequency boost adds more than 50 tonnes of weekly capacity, easing supply-chain bottlenecks for UAE retailers importing fast-moving consumer goods from Bangladesh. Forwarders are already reporting spot-rate softening on the sector.
