NE BUSINESS BUREAU
ABU DHABI (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES), JAN 24
Etihad Airways announced that it will recommence passenger flights from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to Doha, Qatar, on February 15 subject to the applicable government approvals. The service will operate daily using an Airbus A320 and a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Commenting on this development, Martin Drew, Senior Vice-President Global Sales & Cargo, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “With ties between the UAE and Qatar restored, the restarting of passenger services between the two capitals will once again support the growth of trade and tourism between the two nations.
“Adding a new destination to Etihad’s network during the COVID-19 pandemic is another step towards the gradual expansion of normal scheduled services to more cities across the airline’s global network.”
To give guests peace of mind and to offer an extra level of reassurance to travel, Etihad is the only airline in the world requiring 100% of its passengers to show a negative PCR test before departure, and on arrival in Abu Dhabi.
As the network continues to be built back up, Etihad ensures a secure and hygienic flying environment across the entire guest journey. Over the last few months, the airline has seized every opportunity to improve processes, including the introduction of free PCR testing for guests departing the UAE and free COVID-19 insurance for all passengers globally.
Flight Schedule, effective 15 February 2021 (all times local)
| Flight | Departure time Abu Dhabi | Arrival time Doha | Flight | Departure time Doha | Arrival time Abu Dhabi | Frequency |
| EY 393 | 09:00 | 09:05 | EY 394 | 10:30 | 12:45 | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| EY 395 | 20:00 | 20:05 | EY 396 | 21:25 | 23:40 | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| EY 397 | 01:30 | 01:35 | EY 398 | 03:15 | 05:30 | Sun |
Guests travelling on Etihad Airways flights will be required to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test result received within 96 hours before departure from Abu Dhabi, or their departure airport if they are transferring from other cities via Abu Dhabi.
In the UAE, guests travelling to all Etihad Airways destinations can make use of a free testing service between 48 to 96 hours before departure with Life Medical Diagnostic Center (Life Dx). Travellers flying First or Business will also have the option of selecting tests at their home. The quick and easy process can be booked directly with Life Dx.
The return to a larger network of international flights is being greatly supported by the Etihad Wellness sanitisation and safety programme, which ensures the highest standards of hygiene are maintained at every stage of the customer journey. This includes specially trained Wellness Ambassadors, a first in the industry, who have been introduced by the airline to provide essential travel health information and care on the ground and on every flight, so guests can fly with greater ease and peace of mind. As part of the Etihad Wellness programme, all passengers travelling with Etihad receive complimentary COVID-19 insurance.
