In a much anticipated announcements for international travelers Etihad Airways have finally confirmed the return of their iconic Airbus A380 with four of its aircraft to return to the skies for the Northern hemisphere summer of 2023. Etihad’s iconic and groundbreaking A380s have seen a lengthy hiatus during the Covid 19 pandemic and were clouded in uncertainty whether the airline would even return them to the skies.
Four of the Airbus A380s will return to the skies operating between Abu Dhabi and London with the airline hoping that superjumbos return will help the airline in its plans to free up capacity with its other planes to start new routes and expand frequencies on other popular routes. The A380s’ return will be supported by the addition of five of their smaller A320 siblings to service regional routes.
His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “It is wonderful to announce the return of this splendid aircraft. The A380’s reintroduction provides a further boost to Etihad’s capacity into the key UK market, with a knock-on effect for the wider GCC and Indian subcontinent that will bring more visitors to the city of Abu Dhabi.”
Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways, said: “We know this will be welcomed by our guests who love Etihad’s incredible A380 and its award-winning cabins. We have decided the time is right to return some of our A380s into the fleet to satisfy the demand which has made them financially viable once more. We look forward to welcoming our guests again on board this remarkable aircraft.”
Etihad’s Airbus A380 aircraft are famed for being amongst the most luxurious commercial passenger planes in the skies offering a staggering 405 economy seats including 80 economy plus seats, 70 business class seats, 9 first class suites as well as the airline’s flagship The Residence which is often likened as the closest thing to a luxury hotel room in the sky!.
