Additional year-round service between Abu Dhabi and Amman begins in March 2018
Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE), 2017-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways is launching a second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Amman, effective 25 March 2018.
The double daily year-round schedule will provide greater choice to local passengers travelling between Abu Dhabi and Amman, with attractive timings of early afternoon and evening departures from the capital cities of the UAE and Jordan, respectively.
The additional flights, operated by an Airbus A320 with 16 seats in Business Class and 120 in Economy, will also improve connectivity over Abu Dhabi to a wider network of destinations across Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.
Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer, said: “Increasing frequency to some of our destinations globally is a focus as it ensures more travel options for guests looking for greater flexibility. We are therefore delighted to soon offer double daily year-round flights between Abu Dhabi and Amman to cater to growing local demand, and boost business and leisure travel to and from Jordan’s capital.
“With improved schedules, we are also offering attractive timings to benefit residents in the UAE and Jordan, and create even better connections over Abu Dhabi to many markets across our network.”
The double-daily Abu Dhabi – Amman schedules, effective 25 March 2018 (*Denotes new flights). All timings are local.
| Flight No. | Origin | Departs | Destination | Arrives | Frequency | Aircraft |
| EY 513 | Abu Dhabi | 10.40 | Amman | 12.40 | Daily | Boeing 787-9 |
| EY 514 | Amman | 15:25 | Abu Dhabi | 19:15 | Daily | Boeing 787-9 |
| EY 511* | Abu Dhabi | 14:00 | Amman | 16:00 | Daily | Airbus A320 |
| EY 512* | Amman | 19:30 | Abu Dhabi | 23:30 | Daily | Airbus A320 |
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About Etihad Aviation Group
Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) is a diversified global aviation and travel group comprising five business divisions – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways Engineering, Etihad Airport Services, Hala Group and Airline Equity Partners.
From its Abu Dhabi base, Etihad Airways flies to, or has announced plans to serve, more than 100 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. The airline has a fleet of over 120 Airbus and Boeing aircraft. In 2013, it placed firm orders for 204 aircraft, which included 71 Boeing 787s, 25 Boeing 777Xs, 62 Airbus A350s and 10 Airbus A380s. For more information, please visit: etihad.com
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