Etihad launches 65th destination with first flight to Vienna

  • Date: 18-Jul-2021
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Tourism
  • Country:UAE
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Etihad launches 65th destination with first flight to Vienna

, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today launched its inaugural flight to Vienna, the City of Music, the first of a new twice-weekly service between Abu Dhabi and the Austrian capital. Flight EY147 departed Abu Dhabi International Airport at 7.30am and is expected to land in Vienna Airport at approximately 11.20am today, where it will be welcomed by a traditional water cannon salute. The new service will be operated on Thursdays and Sundays using a state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, offering 28 seats in Business and 262 seats in Economy, entertainment systems, in-seat power, and in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity. said "After successfully launching Mykonos, Santorini and Malaga earlier in July, we're delighted to now introduce flights to Vienna. The 65 passenger destination to be added to Etihad's growing network, we are confident that its timeless imperial grandeur and vibrant cultural scene will appeal to many travellers." , said: "We welcome Etihad as a new airline to Vienna Airport. Etihad is a strong carrier with a far-reaching route network, and we are delighted with its decision to launch regular scheduled flights to Vienna. The United Arab Emirates in particular is an important market for Austrian tourism, and the new